German clubs praise UEFA's new Champions League format

By Oliver Trust

BERLIN, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Analysts from the five German clubs participating in the new-look UEFA Champions League might be busier than ever, as the new format provides eight games to play per side in a league system.

On the road to the 2025 final, to be played on May 31 in Munich, a total of 144 games - up from 96 - will be played by 36 clubs - up from 32 - which means at least two more