UEFA reschedules postponed matches

UEFA has announced new dates for the club competition matches postponed this week after the events in the United States.

The eight outstanding UEFA Champions League first group stage matches will be played on Wednesday, 10 October (kick-off 20.45 CET). The UEFA Cup first round first-leg matches which should have been played on Thursday will now be played on Thursday, 20 September, with the same kick-off times as had been originally scheduled before the games were postponed.

"The postponement of the games of this week was done as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic events that occurred in the USA on Tuesday," said UEFA director of communications Mike Lee.

"After examining the international and club match calendar across Europe, we believe that we have found the best possible solution for the re-scheduling of these matches. We have written to the national associations, leagues and clubs concerned and would ask for their full co-operation in the rescheduling, so that the matches may go ahead."

"Our thanks and understanding go to all those whose matches and travels have been disrupted by recent events," he added.