What's the use of the best third place in the European Cup? Uncover the scoring secret of the match table of the knockout match

On January 30, 2024, according to the CCTV5 program list, the European Cup group match has ended, and 16 teams have advanced to the knockout stage, including the first two teams in six groups and four best third teams. So, what's the use of the best third place in the European Cup? How is it determined? This article will be for you

On January 30, 2024, according to the CCTV5 program list, the European Cup group match has ended, and 16 teams have advanced to the knockout stage, including the first two teams in six groups and four best third teams. So, what's the use of the best third place in the European Cup? How is it determined? This article will reveal the scoring secrets of the knockout match table for you.

The role of the best third place in the European Cup is to let more teams have the opportunity to enter the knockout phase, increasing the suspense and competitiveness of the game. Since 2016, the European Cup has expanded the number of participating teams from 16 to 24. As a result, the number of qualified teams in the group matches has also increased correspondingly. In addition to the first two teams in each group, there are four best third places. In this way, at least three teams in each group are expected to advance, and the last round of the group matches will be full of variables and surprises.

The method to determine the best third place in the European Cup is to rank in the following order, and compare each third place team in turn:

1. Integral;
2. Goal difference;
3. Number of goals;
4. Fair competition points (red and yellow cards);
5. UEFA national team ranking.

If none of the above comparisons can be distinguished, the ranking will be determined by drawing lots. The best third place winners of this European Cup are:

The match table of the European Cup knockout matches is determined according to the ranking of the group matches and the best third place. The specific rules are as follows:

1. The matches in the 1/8 finals are: the best third place (C/D/E/F) in the first match of Group A, the best third place (A/D/E/F) in the first match of Group B, the best third place (A/B/F) in the first match of Group C, the best third place (B/E/F) in the first match of Group D, the third place in the first match of Group E, the third place in the first match of Group F, the second place in Group A, the second place in Group C, and the second place in Group B, the second place in Group F;
2. The match of the quarter finals is: the first winner of the quarter finals is against the eighth winner, the second winner is against the seventh winner, the third winner is against the sixth winner, and the fourth winner is against the fifth winner;
3. The semi-final match is: the first winner of the quarter final matches the fourth winner, and the second winner matches the third winner;
4. The final match is: the two winners of the semi-final.

According to the above rules, the table of the knockout matches of this European Cup is as follows:

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