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Champions League 2018-19 explained: How UEFA's changes impact qualification spots

The European governing body has decided to make some changes in what it has described as an 'evolution' in their flagship tournament

From the summer of 2018 on the Champions League will have somewhat of a different feel to it thanks to the changes being introduced by UEFA.

Slight alterations to format, particularly the qualification process, will have an impact on teams from certain countries, while fans will have to get used to some schedule tweaks.

There will be a knock-on effect on the Europa League, with changes also being implemented in the second-tier tournament.

They can seem complicated so if you are in the dark about what these changes are and how they will affect your team, fear not!