‘Too early’ to judge success of new Champions League format, say TNT Sports
- UK broadcaster waiting to see impact across season
- All 36 teams to play simultaneously on matchday eight
The jury remains out on Uefa’s new Champions League format, according to TNT Sports, with the UK rights holder reserving judgment on whether an expanded league system has “landed as people hoped”.
With a vastly expanded fixture list and an eight-match league stage, the Champions League has been criticised for its complexity and lack of jeopardy. Anticipation is building, however, for the final round of 18 matches set to be played simultaneously on Wednesday.
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