On March 24, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, with the upsurge of the European Cup gradually warming up, the third ranking rule of the group has once again become the focus of hot discussion. In this European Cup, the third group promotion rule has aroused extensive discussion, which determines which teams can break through from the group game
On March 24, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, with the upsurge of the European Cup gradually warming up, the third ranking rule of the group has once again become the focus of hot discussion. In this European Cup, the third group promotion rule has aroused extensive discussion. This rule determines which teams can break through the group game and enter the knockout phase.
According to the regulations of UEFA, the first two of the six groups and the third of the four groups with the best results will be promoted to the eighth finals. If there are teams in the group with the same points, the teams that qualify will be determined according to the order of the winning/losing relationship, goal difference, number of goals, score in fair competition and UEFA ranking. The complexity and uncertainty of this rule make every group match full of variables.
The following is the data comparison of some teams ranking third in the group, showing their performance in the group match:
| team |
integral |
Goal difference |
Number of goals |
Fair competition score |
| Team A |
four |
zero |
four |
eight |
| Team B |
four |
zero |
three |
ten |
| Team C |
three |
-1 |
four |
six |
This ranking rule not only affects the tactical arrangement of the team, but also allows fans to make a complicated calculation after each game to determine whether the team they support can be promoted. In addition, this rule also triggered a debate on whether the group competition system should be changed, and how to make the competition more fair and exciting.
In general, although the ranking rule of the third place in the group increased the uncertainty of the game, it also added more drama to the European Cup. It not only tested the team's strength, but also tested the team's strategy and luck. As the game goes on, we will see which teams can seize the opportunity and which teams will have to leave the game regretfully.
