The Gunners took third place in the group stage, but after the stage 1/8 of the finals, the team had to play the response matches on the exit. The English club remained unhappy that it took such a high place in the standings that did not actually give any advantages.
Arsenal had to play on the departure of matches of response against French PSG (15th place) and the Madrid Real Madrid (11th position). This moment did not like the team from the English Premier League, which demanded to review the competition regulation.
UEFA held a special meeting at which the following decision was made: the teams that will take the above place at the group stage will have the advantage of the home field, starting with the playoff stage. The changes will come into force in the season 2025/26 of the Champions League.
The current draw of the prestigious tournament ended on May 31, when the French PSG defeated the Italian “Inter” with a score of 5-0. “Gunners” flew from the European Cups at the semifinals stage from the Paris collective.
Source: Sport.ua