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What tie-breaker is used if teams finish level on points in the UEFA Champions League group stage?

The group stage of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League is nearing its conclusion , with some teams, including Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich, having sealed their places in the round of 16 on matchday four, while several others have the opportunity to do so on matchday five. Groups D and G already have nothing riding on them in terms of qualification , although we still need to see whether Real Sociedad or Inter tops the former and which of City and RB Leipzig finish first in the latter. Barcelona - Porto: Follow the live action here! Who's finish ing in the top 2?#UCL pic.twitter.com/FVQflvtjxD — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 28, 2023 What happens when teams finish level on points? There are plenty of close battles elsewhere , however, with just three points separating first-placed Borussia Dortmund and fourth-placed Newcastle United in Group F, aka the “Group of Death”, while Barcelona could do with avoiding any more slip-ups to avoid s...

Business groups urge Congress to block potential rail strike

Business groups are increasing the pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month's deadline in the stalled contract talks OMAHA, Neb. -- Business groups are increasing the pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks. A coalition of more than 400 business groups sent a letter to Congressional leaders Monday urging them to step into the stalled talks because of fears about the devastating potential impact of a strike that could force many businesses to shut down if they can't get the rail deliveries they need. Commuter railroads and Amtrak would also be affected in a strike because many of them use tracks owned by the freight railroads. The Business groups led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers and National Retail Federation said even a short-term strike would have a tremendous impact and the economic ...