The new World Cup format is better than the current UEFA format for everybody.
Stick with me here.
If they used the World Cup format in the Champions League, then it would lead to a larger total of 205 games, which would provide UEFA with more profit (good for them).
It would also reduce the potential max of games for teams from 17 (like PSG this season) to 15, with the R32, because of the 2 less group stage games. (Good for team fitness).
Sure there is potential that it could make the group stage less exciting, but I feel like most group stages, even before the rework, were decided after the first 2-3 games, and it would give more lower league teams a chance to make a fairytale run in the R32.
Am I missing anything here? Would the new World Cup format not just be better for everyone involved?
u/Dragonzlucas — 6 days ago