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Champions League 'Final Eight' set to be held in Lisbon

Champions League - Round of 16 Second Leg - Liverpool v Atletico Madrid - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - March 11, 2020 General view of a match ball on the pitch before the match [REUTERS/Phil Noble]

UEFA are set to complete the Champions League with a ‘Final Eight’ tournament held over 11 days in Lisbon, according to a plan which will be presented to their executive committee for ratification on Wednesday.

A source with knowledge of discussions between clubs and European soccer’s governing body told Reuters that the proposal is expected to be agreed upon after a consensus was reached on Monday.

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