The goals that UEFA wants to achieve seem to be starting to come true, the new format provides the best for clubs, players and fans. The competition in the League phase is more interesting, takes place at a high intensity, and of course full of surprises. Although we cannot ignore the fact that most managers do not like the new format, because of the increase in the number of matches that must be played. But for fans, this season Champions League is very interesting, the competition is more balanced and full of surprises. Teams that are regular favorites even have difficulty occupying first place, and the majority of teams that are currently in the top 8 of the standings are teams that were previously less considered.
After I saw the new format of the Champions League, it will affect many parties, from clubs to players. Due to the club's increasingly busy schedule, players will also tire easily because their playing schedule has increased compared to previous seasons. I take the example of a Premier League club, they have at least three domestic competitions, EPL, FA Cup and EFL Cup. If they still stay in those three competitions and add to that the UCL schedule that is increasing, then the club's calendar will be packed with match schedules.
In addition, the New Format also has the potential for the emergence of new champion, there is no longer the term favorite team because all teams are combined into one like the League. Each team must perform optimally in every match, they also cannot perform badly in order to win the most prestigious trophy in European competition.