I don't like the format at all, the one big league idea with everyone playing a selection group of teams isn't great for me. There are some interesting games though, just don't know if they'll be any good amongst the top teams when there's no jeopardy involved.
It might be, obviously we'll only see in time. But I think as long as you finish in the top 8, there's no advantage to finishing 1st over 8th. So as a hypothetical, if it takes 5 wins to finish top 8 and Arsenal have won their first 6 with PSG and Inter as their final two games, they've no incentive to play their strongest team if they're pushing for the Premier League title.
Totally get that, it may get a little boring when teams playing against each other later down the line both know they’re heading through…
Format could really mix up the knockouts though. Underestimate a lesser team and get shocked and you’re right on the e back foot.
The game dates for the league phase: Matchday 1: 17–19 September 2024 Matchday 2: 1/2 October 2024 Matchday 3: 22/23 October 2024 Matchday 4: 5/6 November 2024 Matchday 5: 26/27 November 2024 Matchday 6: 10/11 December 2024 Matchday 7: 21/22 January 2025 Matchday 8: 29 January 2025
Be close as well that. Best draw for Celtic if they have to face an English side cos the other 3 would take them to bits. That looks like a proper game that.
There are some cracking games though. Villa fans must like the fixtures from what I've seen - Bayern, Leipzig, Juve, Celtic, Brugge, Young Boys.
Take back what I said about it not needing to change, so many big games in this format and because of the big league and seeding for the knockouts it means there will be no dud games
Chelsea team for their Conference League qualifier away at Servette. 2-0 up from the first leg… please log in to view this image
