UEFA shuts down Premier League clubs' appeal to increase Champions League squad sizes following resistance from La Liga sides

Spanish clubs block Premier League proposal

The push for expanded 28-man squad sizes in European competition has hit a standstill following a definitive roadblock at UEFA’s club competitions committee. Despite being a primary talking point, the proposal will not be presented at the upcoming executive committee meeting in Istanbul. Resistance was spearheaded by La Liga representatives, including

Sticking to the 25-man limit

UEFA has confirmed that the

Concerns over player burnout and expansion

Premier League clubs are pushing to modernise squad regulations that have remained unchanged for nearly two decades, arguing the current 25-man limit is obsolete.

Tensions over Premier League dominance

The tension between the Premier League and Europe’s elite divisions is intensifying. Continental rivals contend that English clubs benefit from unfair systemic advantages, notably the "country protection" rule, which shields them from domestic opponents during the expanded league phase. Critics maintain this protection offers an easier route to the knockout rounds. However, while all six Premier League teams reached the last 16 this term, only