Key Takeaways:
- The UEFA Super Cup may be remodelled into a four-team tournament from next season
- Regulations regarding the selection of the two additional participating clubs have yet to be disclosed
- Paris Saint-Germain secured the most recent Super Cup title by overcoming Tottenham on penalties last night in Udine, Italy
Proposed Structural Changes to the Super Cup
The UEFA Super Cup could soon see one of its most significant changes since its inception in 1972. A report from the British media outlet The Telegraph has indicated that UEFA is considering a new format where four teams would vie for the prestigious trophy. This development, if approved, would introduce semi-finals and a final to the competition, shifting away from the historical single-match showdown.
While the proposed structure would incorporate additional fixtures, The Telegraph has yet to clarify how UEFA intends to determine the identities of the two extra teams set to join the traditional Champions League and Europa League winners.
๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐: The UEFA Super Cup could become a four-team tournament that would be played in the Middle East or the USA.
The format would feature two semi-finals and a final.
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Super Cup Heritage and Recent Champion
The UEFA Super Cup has, for over five decades, been contested by the Champions League (formerly European Cup) and Europa League (previously UEFA Cup) champions from the previous campaign. These matches are typically played as an annual curtain-raiser for the European club football season.
Paris Saint-Germain are the most recent side to lift the trophy, having defeated Tottenham on penalties last night in Udine, Italy.
UEFA Super Cup Quick Facts
| Year Established | Current Format | Most Recent Winner | Last Match Location | Potential Format Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Champions League winner vs Europa League winner | Paris Saint-Germain | Udine, Italy | Four-team semi-final and final (under consideration) |
