This is really a poor imitation of the Super League. Of all 18 games, only 3 (I highlighted them) can be called top games and in addition, you can find 3-4 games that are of interest. The rest will be interesting only to fans of the playing clubs. In total, out of 18 games, only 6-7 are watchable - and this is with the optimistic assumption that the new format will not kill the irreconcilability of the confrontations, since this is the group stage and the value of the games is very low. The only improvement is three matchdays instead of two, but that could also be a problem as the Europa League and Conference League will have no spectators at all.
Yeah, basically UEFA is getting inspired by Super League with this new format. But, the good thing is that no Champions League teams dropped to Europa after failing in the group stages. It means the competition in Europa league won't be diluted by the Champion leagues team.
It makes the Europa League more prestigious than last year. CL teams have no chance to get revival on Europa League after getting knocked out from the CL. And i'd be more excited for this.
There may be less spectators in the competition below UCL due to the new format, but i have no problem with it. I know UEFA <3 money.
Yes, the fact that all three tournaments are now isolated from each other gives them additional value (but in reality only eliminates an absurdity that should not have existed in the first place) I forgot this positive improvement since it was self-evident. It remains to be seen how this will affect the viewer interest. It seems to me that it will be low and we should at least get rid of the Conference League.