The Champions League have announced a fourth substitute will be permitted from the 2018/19 season amongst a number of rule changes.

In knock-out games, only in extra-time, teams will be permitted to make one additional change - which will not affect the other three substitutions.


New kick-off times will be introduced too: including a new slot at 20:00 GMT in the Champions League, with two games on Tuesday and two games on Wednesday kicking off at 17:55 GMT.

Clubs will now have more flexibility to alter their destiny follow the January transfer window.


Champions League rule changes for 2018/19 season

Fourth substitute permitted in knock-out stages in extra-time

23 players, rather than usual 18, will be permitted for the match sheet in the UEFA Champions League final, UEFA Europa League final and UEFA Super Cup

New kick-off times in Champions League: 20:00 GMT - with two games every Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 17:55 GMT.

Teams who have won the UEFA Europa League (or UEFA Cup) three consecutive times or at least five times will be permitted to wear a special multiple-winner badge on the shirt sleeve. Sevilla are the only side eligible for next season.


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