Ligue des Champions: The Debate on the New Format
Ligue des Champions Format Changes Spark Debate
Ligue des Champions has unveiled a new look set to commence on September 17. This shift introduces three match days per week in the early stages, allowing six matches every evening from Tuesday to Thursday. Conversely, the traditional schedule resumes for rounds three through six, retaining the classic Tuesday and Wednesday match days.
How the New Format Works
- Each team will now play eight matches, split evenly between home and away.
- The resulting points will establish a ranking from 1 to 36.
- The top eight teams will progress to the Round of 16, joined by winners from the next set of matches.
- Teams finishing between 25th and 36th will be eliminated from European competition.
On the Champions Club panel, discussion centered around the merits and drawbacks of this format. Consultant Thomas Chatelle expressed a mixed opinion, praising the opportunity it grants lesser-known teams but highlighting the increased match load that may overwhelm players already struggling for adequate rest.
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