Michel Platini

Originally Posted by Tony29.

One negative aspect is the quality of the groups. The best teams will hardly find themselves in a position to play against eachother in group stages ( like Barca-Chelsea this year) because all of them will be 1st seeded. So, if this suggestion by Platini passes and this is really how CL 2009/10 will look, then don't expect some top football until February.

One can't expect too much from a competition that is champions league in name only, because obviously in today's world of G14 etc. the only way to keep the participants low enough for an early Barca-Chelsea is the current situation.

EDIT:
Should I edit my post? Tony, the discussion as the thread itself remains relevant ofcourse