The new format alters how teams proceed through the UEFA Champions League, transitioning from traditional group play to a league phase comprising 36 clubs, significantly reshaping competition dynamics.
With the new ‘league phase,’ all 36 clubs will compete within a single table, realigning how teams qualify for the knockout rounds, sparking potential surprises on matchday eight.
This change marks a historic shift after 21 seasons of a group stage format, promising to enhance competitiveness and intrigue across matches leading to knockout stages.
Elimination begins in January for teams ranked 25 to 36, while the middle tier of 16 teams will have a chance to compete for the prestigious knockout phase.
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