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There are positive and negative values to the new format and maybe for some teams who are fighting for trophies in the domestic league will experience a little challenge because they have to appear consistently in several crucial matches that occur so they have to chase victory in every match. Qualifying automatically for the round of 16 is the hope of most teams and with the new format there is also an opportunity for weak teams to advance to the round of 16 through the playoffs. The top teams will definitely benefit but the weak teams also have the same opportunity with this new format.

To be honest, I see that the change in the current UEL format is more inclined provide more competitive competition and we as spectators actually see it as a positive thing even though it has become a nightmare for big teams Cheesy

, with the change in the format of the competition, each team is required to have a good squad depth, because with the increase in the number of clubs and also matches, Of course, it will require extraordinary performance and consistency to their remain balanced both in the domestic league and the UEL this season, in addition from the tight schedule which may be owned by big teams, precisely has opened up opportunities for underdog teams to be able to compete today as title contenders and that we did not find in the old format of the UEL previously.

I think the vulnerability to player injuries is a downside here, although in many respects, the change in match format is seen as having more positive aspects. Big teams can actually easily overcome any challenge if they are in their best condition, because they have quality rotation options to get around the tight schedule. Teams coming from less competitive Leagues will still struggle to compete in the Europa League, there is not much they can gain from the change in format if they do not have sufficient squad depth.

The League phase is the most crucial stage of the new Europa League format, entering the round of 16 and beyond, everything will seem normal as in previous seasons. So the elite teams with experience will be favored by many parties again, all of which will be proven as the Europa League progresses. However, the new format seems to have succeeded in attracting more fans.