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The first would be to award a wildcard to Besiktas Istanbul, widely viewed as the leading candidate to replace Monaco following its recent growth and strong performances.<\/p>\n<p>The second, more unusual scenario would see the league operate with 19 teams instead of replacing the French club. Under this format, one team would have a bye each round and the regular season schedule would be reduced from 38 to 36 games. 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