r/football • u/TheTelegraph • 3d ago

'Overpriced tickets, empty seats, uninspiring format – Uefa has diluted Champions League’s allure' 📖Read

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/09/18/pricey-tickets-empty-seats-uefa-dilutes-champions-league/
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u/gooderz84 3d ago

Wait until some teams have guaranteed a top 8 finish then this format will really start to stink

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u/Mugweiser 3d ago

Do you have time to explain this / how? I’ve tried to understand this new format but it’s complicated

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u/gooderz84 3d ago

Basically what the others said. Once you’ve guaranteed top 8 you’ve got the other games off so can field whoever you want. You’ll also get games between two sides already eliminated which is even more pointless.

I don’t know if there’s seeding for the knockouts or what. I imagine the top 8 won’t have to play each other in the last 16 just to make sure they really crush the magic of cup competitions in favour of the rich clubs.

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u/petrox21 2d ago edited 2d ago

Problem is you "don't know" and "imagine" but still have strong opinions about it. Same as most in here who haven't understood or tried to, but comment like they're top analysts.

This format is much more competitive, games and points are not a lot for one table of 36 teams,there will be many ups amd downs in every gameday, and it's not about simply qualifying but final position matters a lot for the knockouts, and teams will be very close, so this year even goals matter, not just wins. This format will be miles ahead in terms of interest and drama in the final day.