In June 2021, UEFA abolished the away goals rule in competitions following recommendations from its committees, as it was deemed to discourage attacking play by home teams. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin acknowledged the historical significance of the rule but pointed out that it now creates an imbalance, especially in extra time where home teams face added pressure. Statistics show a notable decline in home wins and goals, reflecting the negative consequences of the rule, indicating a shift in competitive strategy post-change.
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin described the away goals rule as initially beneficial, but noted it now discourages home teams from attacking in knockout matches.
Critics argue the away goals rule creates unfair scenarios, especially in extra time, requiring home teams to score more than their opponents to advance.
A significant decline in home wins has been observed, dropping from 61% in the mid-1970s to 47% by the 2020-21 season, highlighting the rule's negative impact.
The shift in home scoring averages from 2.01 goals per match in the 1970s to 1.58 in 2020-21 reflects the far-reaching consequences of the away goals rule's implementation.
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