(1:01)Open Extended ReactionsUEFA has confirmed the new seeding regulations for the Champions League knockout rounds -- controversially not giving home advantage purely based upon League Phase placing. Teams ranked 1-4 are guaranteed to be at home second leg in the round of 16 and quarterfinals -- if they get there. The UEFA Champions League league phase draw will take place on Aug. 28. UEFA's decision not to re-rank each tie based only upon League Phase placings creates an imbalance, an additional split in the knockout bracket. The regulation change also applies to the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League and UEFA Women's Champions League.