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Is Champions League and Europa League football on next week?


THERE’S nothing quite like European football to keep you going until the league matches resume on the weekend – but it’s up in the air as to whether fans will get their fix this time round.

Premier League and EFL chiefs cancelled this weekend’s matches following the devastating death of Her Majesty the Queen.

Liverpool were humiliated by Napoli on matchday one of the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
Real Sociedad stunned Manchester United with a 1-0 win at Old TraffordCredit: AP

And further discussions have been ongoing between UEFA and all the British teams in European competitions on if the upcoming games this week can go ahead.

Here is SunSport’s knowledge of what is expected to happen with the Champions League and Europa League in the coming days.

Is Champions League and Europa League football on next week?

Champions League and Europa League football is EXPECTED to go ahead this week despite Queen Elizabeth’s death last Thursday.

Though Rangers vs Napoli has been postponed 24 hours to Wednesday, September 14.

Uefa said rescheduling the game was “due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II”.

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What are the upcoming fixtures?

Champions League

Europa League

  • Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven – Thursday (8pm)
  • FC Sheriff vs Manchester United – Thursday (5:45pm)

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