How to score points in European Cup group matches? The secret of the four best and third places

On February 5, 2024, CCTV5 program list, the European Cup group match has entered the final round, and the qualification situation of each group is very complicated. In addition to the first two groups directly going to the knockout stage, there are four places of the best third place, which will be determined by the comparison between the third places of six groups

On February 5, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, the European Cup group match has entered the final round, and the qualification situation of each group is very complicated. In addition to the first two groups directly going to the knockout stage, there are four places for the best third place. These places will be determined by the comparison between the third places of six groups. So, how to score the European Cup group match? What is the secret of the four best and third places? Let's have a look.

The scoring rules of the European Cup group matches are as follows: the winner of each match gets 3 points, the two sides each get 1 point in a draw, and the loser gets 0 point. If the points of the two teams are the same, then the ranking order will be determined by comparing them in the following order:

1. Goal difference
2. Total goals
3. Match points
4. Game goal difference
5. Total goals
6. Fair competition points (red and yellow cards)
7. UEFA National Team Ranking

If the above comparison still fails, the ranking order will be determined by drawing lots.

The rules of the four best third places in the European Cup group match are as follows. The third place in each group will be compared according to the above scoring rules to select the four teams with the highest points. These four teams will be promoted to the knockout match together with the top two teams in the group, and the two teams with the lowest points will be eliminated. If the points of four or more teams are the same, then the teams that qualify will be compared in the following order:

1. Goal difference
2. Total goals
3. Fair competition points (red and yellow cards)
4. UEFA National Team Ranking

If the above comparison still fails to identify the team that has qualified, the team that has qualified will be determined by drawing lots.

The last round of the European Cup group match will be held on February 6 and February 7. The qualification situation of each group is very fierce. Each game is full of variables and attractions. Let's wait and see who can laugh last, advance to the knockout stage and compete for the championship of the European Cup. The following is the scoreboard of the European Cup group matches and the qualification situation of each group.

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