Presidential elections power membership into talks with UEFA
Why Barcelona need Champions League spherical of 16 match moved to 18 March
Barcelona have despatched formal request to UEFA to vary the date of their Champions League final 16 match as a consequence of membership elections.
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Why Barcelona contacted UEFA
Barcelona have formally contacted UEFA with request linked to their upcoming Champions League schedule.
The Catalan membership have already secured direct qualification to the spherical of 16 after ending inside the highest eight on the finish of the league section.
Barcelona at the moment are ready for the draw to be taught their subsequent opponent within the competitors.
Nevertheless, a scheduling problem has appeared as a consequence of an essential inside occasion on the membership.
Conflict with presidential elections
Barcelona are set to carry their membership presidential elections on 15 March. The identical date is predicted to fall near their La Liga match towards Sevilla though the league has not but confirmed the ultimate kick-off date.
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The state of affairs turns into extra advanced if Barcelona are required to play second leg of their Champions League spherical of 16 tie on Tuesday, 17 March.
In that case the home match schedule would should be adjusted.
Request to maneuver the European fixture
In keeping with Sport, Barcelona have already submitted formal request to UEFA to maneuver Champions League second leg to Wednesday 18 March.
If UEFA approve the request, Barcelona would play first leg away from house on Tuesday 10 March earlier than internet hosting the return leg at their very own stadium eight day later.
The membership at the moment are ready for UEFA’s response which can straight have an effect on each their European and home calendars.