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As they concluded the match day, Nico contemplated whether he enjoyed the new format of the Champions League or longed for the traditional group stages. He acknowledged the thrill of unpredictability under the revised structure but expressed that more clarity and suspense could be lost compared to the older setup.
The dynamism of seeing unexpected teams make their mark, as seen with Lille and Club Brugge, offered a fresh perspective, yet Nico highlighted that sometimes drama is birthed from tighter group arrangements where every match is crucial. He made it clear that he was not ready to condemn the new format entirely, choosing instead to observe how it unfolds in the coming seasons.