On March 6, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, with the keen attention of football fans, the ranking calculation method of the European Cup has become a hot topic again. In this high-profile event, every point and every goal may determine the fate of a team. In order to better understand this complex ranking system
On March 6, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, with the keen attention of football fans, the ranking calculation method of the European Cup has become a hot topic again. In this high-profile event, every point and every goal may determine the fate of a team. In order to better understand this complex ranking system, this paper will interpret in detail how the results of the European Cup are transformed into rankings.
First of all, the ranking of the European Cup is based on the team's performance in the game. Each team wins a game for 3 points, draws a game for 1 point, and loses a game for no point. In the group stage, the top two of each group and the third of the four best groups will be promoted to the knockout stage. If there are teams in the group with the same points, the teams that qualify shall be determined in the following order: winning/losing relationship>goal difference>number of goals>score in fair competition>UEFA ranking.
In the knockout phase, the game will adopt the single game knockout system. If the score is the same in the regular time, an extra time game will be played. If necessary, a penalty shoot out will be played to decide the outcome. The following is a comparison of some key data, showing the performance of different teams in the past several European Cups:
team |
Number of champions |
Number of runners up |
Times of top four |
Germany |
three |
three |
five |
Spain |
three |
one |
two |
France |
two |
one |
three |
From the above data, we can see the strong performance of Germany and Spain in the history of the European Cup, while France also showed its football strength. These data not only reflect the historical achievements of each team, but also provide us with a way to measure the team's strength.
In general, although the ranking calculation method of the European Cup is complex, it ensures the fairness and intensity of the game. With the holding of each tournament, these rules may also be adjusted to adapt to the development and changes of football. For those who love football, understanding these ranking calculation methods will make them more involved and enjoy the game.