European Leagues.

[J70]

Some goal by Mbappe.

[quit yo jibbajabba]

Jaysus Mbappe is sharp.

Messi a shadow of his former self

[laoislad]

Some goal by Mbappe.

Indeed. It was a poor game overall I thought though.

[tiempo]

City h go it it tough tonight

Joke of a club, Sporting and other clubs operating within their means on an organic model deserve better, that said, nothing will change

[Captain Obvious]

Fine result for Rangers away to Dortmund. Barcelona in danger of getting knocked of the Europa league after their first tie.

[From the Bunker]

[Jell 0 Biafra]

But honestly, we're not trying to bring that Euro superleague back or anything...

[Hound]

The plan to do something like this was in place prior to the super league attempted breakaway. The 'big' clubs wanted a guarantee that one bad league season wouldn't kick them out of the following year's CL.

And looking at the 4 extra slots, 2 of them have been saved for teams with the highest co-efficient ranking. They just must finish high enough to qualify for the the Europa League or Conference. So if a 'big' club like ManU or Barca finish 7th they'll still qualify for the CL, but West ham or Villerreal finishing 7th would see them in the Conference. 

Despite a mixed/mediocre  recent CL record, United are still ranked 9th in Europe. The importance of two recent Europa League finals probably underestimated at the time. Spurs are 13th, Arsenal 15th, so they could also benefit (along with the current top 3 English teams of course who are all ranked in top 5), whereas next best West Ham and Leicester are 75th and 76th.

So likely under the new format  that 5 English clubs qualify for the CL, 4 automatic and whichever one of the 6 big clubs finish next highest.

[gallsman]

But honestly, we're not trying to bring that Euro superleague back or anything...

Fundamentally different. The ESL was an attempt to break from UEFA by the clubs.

[Milltown Row2]

I know it's international woman's day but BT are going over board!!! 

[screenexile]

Some game lads Jesus PSG are a serious bottle job!!!

[laoislad]

Some game lads Jesus PSG are a serious bottle job!!!

Madness!

[Captain Obvious]

Some game lads Jesus PSG are a serious bottle job!!!

In fairness its a fine comeback by Real Madrid however that comeback was started by a howler from the PSG keeper.

[Milltown Row2]

One goal and it goes to extra time

[quit yo jibbajabba]

Serious lack of cahones in psg.
Great game. No love for Real but what a ball by Modric for equalizer and what a finish by Benzema for winner. Class prevails with them two. Vinicius some baller too

Edit - good result for Man U Poch could well be on his way come summer