The prominent Dutch former coach has described the new format as inappropriate, arguing that the best teams of the continent should participate in the most prestigious European competition.

It’s funny that W EFA invented this form of competition. Nowadays, anyone can attend. UEFA only thinks about how to make money. This world is corrupt, Van Gaal is expressed.

He believes that a format with the participation of a more limited number of elite teams would guarantee better quality confrontation and a higher level of football.

It’s called the Champions League, right? It’s where the best teams have to play. There would be fewer differences in quality and less goals, but matches would be of a much higher level and football would be much better, the Dutch has declared.

The Champions League changed forms from the 2024/25 season, moving from the traditional phase of groups to a single phase of 36 teams, each holding eight matches against various opponents.

The change aimed to increase the number of confrontations and competition, but the new format has repeatedly fostered discussions about its impact on the quality of the European football race and financial interests.

Source Layer: RTKLive