New Rules For UEFA Cup!

Last updated : 27 September 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

The new-look league will have 48 clubs in 12 groups of four, with the top two in each joining the eight third-placed clubs from the Champions League in a 32-club knock-out stage.

UEFA took the decision at their executive committee meeting in Bordeaux, and also ruled that beaten cup finalists will no longer be eligible even if the cup winners have qualified for the Champions League.

Dublin's Lansdowne Road is viewed as favourite to be named as venue for the 2011 Europa League final.