The away goals rule in European football has moved a step closer to being scrapped after Uefa’s club competitions committee decided to abolish it.

The rule, used since 1965, decides drawn two-legged games by favouring the team that scores the most away goals.

Both Juventus and Bayern Munich were knocked out of the 2020-21 Champions League by this method.

The decision will be taken to Uefa’s executive committee for approval.

If passed the Champions League, Europa