The new Champions League format features a single league of 36 teams, shifting from the previous group stage, making it a more complex but engaging experience for fans.
Only the top eight teams will automatically qualify for the last 16, while others must navigate a two-legged knockout play-off to join them, introducing high stakes early on.
With 15 teams winning their opening matches, both winners and losers from the first round still have strong chances to progress, indicating an unpredictable tournament.
The early patterns show an interesting trend: top seeds dropped more points this year compared to last season's group phase, hinting at a more competitive league.
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