"99 percent of people are happy" – Čeferin praises new Champions League format

This season marks the debut of the new Champions League format, which replaced the traditional eight groups of four teams with a single 36-team league table. UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has now shared his thoughts on its early impact.

Details: The head of European football stated that he has heard no negative feedback about the new format, emphasizing that, as UEFA had promised, the league stage has provided unprecedented drama, leading to increased competition and higher TV ratings.

Quote: “I’ve only heard positive reactions. Initially, the focus was on critics who always appear when changes are made. But from what I see, 99 percent of people are happy with the revamped Champions League.

The competition is now more unpredictable than ever—no one knew until the final moment whether they would qualify for the knockout stage. It’s a great success, and the Champions League ratings have been excellent,” Čeferin told Delo.

Reminder: Previously, the UEFA president stated that clubs need to play more matches to generate higher revenue.