It became known who will replace Zenit in the next Champions League

MOSCOW, May 3. The Scottish champions will directly enter the group stage of the Champions League season 2022/23 instead of the Russian club Zenit, according to the official website of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). due to new sanctions from UEFA will miss the new Champions League. His place will be taken by the winner of the Scottish Championship; Celtic are fighting for the gold of the national championship (82), Rangers are six points behind. Recall that on May 2, the UEFA executive committee decided not to allow Russian football clubs to European cups in the 2022/23 season, and the Russian team to appearances in the League of Nations. The Russian youth team has been suspended from participation in the European Championship. The women's national team will not play in the finals of Euro 2022 and qualifying for the 2023 World Cup. In addition, Russia's application for interest in hosting the European Championship in 2028 or 2032 was rejected.