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2018–19 UEFA Futsal Champions League
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The 2018–19 UEFA Futsal Champions League was the 33rd edition of Europe's premier club futsal tournament, and the 18th edition organized by UEFA. It was also the first edition since the tournament was rebranded from "UEFA Futsal Cup" to "UEFA Futsal Champions League".[1] The final tournament took place at the Almaty Arena in Almaty, Kazakhstan on 26–28 April 2019.
![]() The Almaty Arena in Almaty hosted the final tournament | |
Tournament details | |
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Dates | Qualifying rounds: 28 August – 18 November 2018 Final tournament: 26–28 April 2019 |
Teams | Final tournament: 4 Total: 57 (from 53 associations) |
Final positions | |
Champions | ![]() |
Runners-up | ![]() |
Third place | ![]() |
Fourth place | ![]() |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 124 |
Goals scored | 828 (6.68 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Season total:![]() Final tournament: ![]() |
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Two-time defending champions Inter FS were unable to defend their title as they succumbed 5–3 to Sporting CP in the semi-finals. Appearing in their third consecutive final, Sporting CP defeated final tournament hosts Kairat 2–1 to claim their first title in the competition. Barcelona beat Inter FS 3–1 to finish in the third place.[2]