The qualifying rules of the European Cup qualifiers are controversial. Should the third place of the group have more opportunities? The European Cup qualifier has ended, and 24 teams have been determined, some of which are ranked third in the group, which has caused some controversy. Some people think that such a qualification rule is unfair, while others believe that
The European Cup qualifier has ended, and 24 teams have been determined, some of which are ranked third in the group. This has caused some controversy. Some people think that such a qualification rule is unfair, and some people think that such a qualification rule is conducive to increasing the suspense and competition of the game. So, should the third place in the group have more opportunities?
The qualifying rules of the European Cup qualifiers are as follows: the qualifiers are divided into 10 groups, each group has 5 or 6 teams, and the home and away double round robin competition system is adopted. The first two of each group will directly advance to the final circle, and the third place of the remaining 10 groups will compete for the last 4 places through play offs. The play off is divided into two rounds, the semi-final and the final. The system of single match elimination is adopted. The winner is promoted and the loser is eliminated.
Such qualification rules were implemented from the European Cup in 2016, when UEFA increased the number of participating teams from 16 to 24 in order to expand the scale of the European Cup, which also meant that the difficulty of the qualifiers was reduced, and more teams had the opportunity to advance, especially some weaker teams, who could get a chance of survival through the third place in the group.
This rule has both advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side, it can increase the suspense and competition of the game, give more teams hope, and let more fans have expectations. The viewing and attraction of the game has also been improved. The disadvantage is that it may lead to the conservative tactics of some teams. In order to win the qualification of third place in the group, they may give up the attack and choose to defend and counter attack. Such a game may lack excitement and excitement, and may also affect the fairness and level of the game.
So, should the third place of the group have more opportunities? This is a question without a standard answer. Different people may have different views. Some people may think that the third place in the group has enough opportunities. They should strive for the top two positions in the group through their own strength, rather than relying on the luck of the play offs, so as to reflect the level and honor of the European Cup. Some people may think that the third place in the group should have more opportunities. They should show their resilience and potential through play offs. Maybe they can create surprises and miracles in the final circle, which can reflect the diversity and charm of the European Cup.
The qualifying rules of the European Cup qualifiers are controversial. Should the third place of the group have more opportunities? This is a topic full of controversy and discussion. We are looking forward to the performance of the 24 teams in the European Cup to see if they can show their style in the European Cup and win respect and praise.