UEFA has announced a reduction in the cap for away tickets in this season’s Champions League to 60 euros (£50), with plans to lower it to 50 euros (£42) next season.

This change aims to enhance the experience for fans by making it more affordable.

From a Scottish football perspective, Celtic will compete in the new-look competition this season, with supporters set to travel to ties against Borussia Dortmund, Atalanta, Dinamo Zagreb and Aston Villa.

While they will welcome Slovan Bratislava, RB Leipzig, Club Brugge and BSC Young Boys to Glasgow's East End. 

The decision comes after a weekend full of discussions around ticket pricing following the Oasis reunion gigs unprecedented demand being exploited by Ticketmaster's dynamic price strategy. 

The previous cap of 70 euros (£59) for Champions League matches had been in place since 2019, making this the first decrease in five years.

This initiative stems from consultations between UEFA, Football Supporters Europe (FSE), and the European Club Association (ECA).

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In addition, Europa League away tickets will be capped at 40 euros (£34) this season, reducing to 35 euros (£29) next term, while Conference League tickets will be set at 20 euros (£17).

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin stated: “Today’s decision marks another key step in reaffirming UEFA’s commitment to enhancing the matchday experience for all fans.

“By introducing more fan-friendly policies, we continue our mission to keep football as an inclusive sport where supporters who travel across Europe to follow their teams are valued and recognised.”

FSE executive director Ronan Evain said: “The revised price caps are further recognition of how integral away fans are to the atmosphere of European club fixtures.

“This decision illustrates another positive achievement in FSE’s joint work with UEFA and clubs on improving conditions for fans traveling across Europe.”

ECA chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi said the move was “an important signal” in helping to improve the match experience for fans.

“ECA’s collaboration with UEFA and the fans’ representatives through FSE is fundamental in ensuring travelling supporters can enjoy following their teams across Europe to the maximum,” he said.

A recent FSE study found that ticket prices remained high, with Rangers and Celtic charging the maximum price multiple times last season.