Champions League to be played at mini-tournament in Lisbon

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — The Champions League will finish with a 12-day mini-tournament in Lisbon in August. The UEFA executive committee has agreed on a new format for soccer’s most prestigious club competition to restart after a five-month suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Eight teams will play from the quarterfinals in knockout games at two venues. The final will be held at the home stadium of Portuguese club Benfica on Sunday, Aug. 23. That is the latest date ever. The Europa League will also get an eight-team knockout tournament in western Germany.