European soccer's governing body UEFA could be poised to scrap the away goals rule in its club competitions after a meeting of the club competitions committee in Porto on Friday.
The rule is applied when the score of a two-legged tie is level on aggregate after 180 minutes, with the team scoring more goals away from their home venue declared winners.
The rule, introduced by UEFA in 1965-66, has come under scrutiny this season with some matches being held at neutral venues without spectators due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Last season’s Champions League winners Bayern Munich were knocked out by Paris St Germain in the quarter-finals on away goals, while Juventus also crashed out under the rule in the round of 16, losing to Porto in extra time.
The motion to scrap away goals will now go before UEFA's executive committee for approval.
