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BERN, Oct 18 — A condensed version of the Champions League group stage finally gets under way on Tuesday, with Covid-19-related disruptions an ever-present threat hanging over the competition. The 32-team contest will start one month later than usual, a knock-on effect of the pandemic...

Bayern Munich celebrate winning the Champions League with the trophy, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, August 23, 2020. — Reuters pic

It kicks off with a heavyweight clash between Paris St Germain and Manchester United on Tuesday in Group H, bringing back memories of the English side’s comeback two seasons ago when they won on away goals after losing 2-0 at home. Cristiano Ronaldo is among the players who have tested positive recently, and he will miss Juventus’ opening match away to Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday.

As long as a team has a minimum of 13 available players including one goalkeeper, matches can go ahead. Clubs will also be allowed to field players who were not initially registered for the competition to make up the numbers. Uefa’s rules say that teams may have to forfeit matches in the Champions League, particularly if they fail to inform it of restrictions imposed by local authorities on either themselves or the visiting team.

 

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