UEFA cancels and redoes Champions League draw after major blunders

On December 13, 2021, UEFA faced controversy during the Champions League round of 16 draw in Nyon. An incorrect inclusion of Manchester United's ball and a subsequent omission of a key ball led to mismatches, including Atlético de Madrid being incorrectly paired with Bayern Munich. Following significant backlash and a request for clarification from Atlético, UEFA declared the initial draw void. A second draw took place three hours later, completely reshaping the matchups, including a new pairing of Manchester United with Atlético de Madrid. This blunder stands as a notable example of the complexities involved in draw events.

• 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — The day UEFA had to cancel and redo the Champions League draw