They promised us a revolution, a 'festival of football' to ward off the Super League specter. Two seasons in, the new Champions League format hasn't just failed to deliver—it's actively cannibalising the sport. From Rodri’s prophecy to the statistical absurdity of the 'League Phase', here is why the foundations are cracking.
Forget the 4-1 scoreline. Forget the Alexander Sørloth hat-trick. The real story at the Metropolitano wasn't the victory—it was the absolute abandonment of the defensive DNA that built this club. Since when did 'Cholismo' become 'Chaos-ismo'?
We were promised a tactical renaissance and a 'Swiss Model' utopia. By Matchday 8, all we have is a glitzy grinder chewing up teenagers and elite coaches rediscovering the forgotten art of kicking it long.
