UCL Seeding Controversy 2025: Home Advantage Sparks Debate

UEFA’s 2025/26 rule gives home advantage to top 4 league phase teams, angering clubs like Arsenal, per ESPN.com. Search ‘UCL seeding rules 2025’ for the controversy.

Rule Breakdown

Teams ranked 1–4 get second-leg home ties, but knockouts shift priority, per UEFA.com. Club Context: Arsenal’s 2024/25 away semi-final loss stings. History: Random draws defined past UCL knockouts. Pundit Take: The rule rewards consistency, but penalizes mid-tier giants. Prediction: Top 4 dominate, but upsets rise. #UCL2025 #ChampionsLeague #Seeding #Football #Arsenal[](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45699537/champions-league-home-advantage-won-controversial-decision)