Spreadsheet Showdown!

Ever wondered how the new Champions League format would have affected last year's results? Hector Flores dives into this intriguing question, creating a spreadsheet to simulate the outcomes. Discover which teams would have automatically qualified and who would have faced off in the playoff round.

In this episode, Hector breaks down his analysis of applying the new Champions League format to last year's results. He discusses the top 8 teams that would have automatically qualified for the round of 16, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. Hector also reveals the teams that would have been eliminated and those that would have competed in the playoff round.

Interestingly, Hector notes a heavy La Liga presence in the top 8 and highlights some potentially exciting matchups in the playoff round, such as Inter Milan vs Manchester United and Napoli vs Newcastle United. He acknowledges the limitations of his analysis due to the differences in team numbers and match structures between the old and new formats.

While Hector admits this exercise might have been a "waste of time," he shares his findings to provide insight into how the new format could potentially shake up the Champions League landscape. This episode offers a unique perspective on the impact of the format change and sparks discussion about its potential consequences for future tournaments.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction and mention of Belly Up Sports

0:31 - Explanation of the Champions League format analysis

2:03 - Breakdown of top 8 teams in the simulated format

3:35 - Teams eliminated from the Champions League

4:05 - Potential playoff round matchups

5:41 - Discussion on teams that missed out and Group of Death results

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