What if the points are the same? The ranking rules of the European Cup cause heated discussion

On April 11, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, in this European Cup football match, multiple teams have the same points in the group stage, which has triggered extensive discussion on ranking rules. According to the current rules, when two or more teams have the same score, the direct confrontation results between them will be compared first. If

On April 11, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, in this European Cup football match, multiple teams have the same points in the group stage, which has triggered extensive discussion on ranking rules. According to the current rules, when two or more teams have the same five points, the direct match results between them will be compared first. If they still cannot score higher, the total number of goals won will be compared, and then the total number of goals will be compared.

If the ranking cannot be determined based on the above conditions, the final decision will be made by drawing lots. This rule is considered to have a certain randomness, which has caused a lot of controversy. The following is the data comparison of teams with the same points in the current group match:

For this rule, some people think that more comparative items should be added, such as the number of yellow cards and red cards, to reduce the possibility of drawing lots and make the ranking more reasonable and fair. Others believe that the lottery increases the uncertainty and enjoyment of the game, and is a part of the football game.

UEFA said that it would evaluate the existing rules and consider improving them in future competitions. This discussion will undoubtedly last for some time and become a hot topic of this European Cup.

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