Tonight was the last ever traditional group stage format we'll see in the Champions League again…
From next season, it will be a 'swiss style system'.
36 teams will compete in one big league table, as opposed to groups.
Each team will play 8 matches against 8 different opponents.
The top 8 in the league, will advance to the knockout stages.
Those who finish 9-24th, will compete in two-legged play-offs to join the last 16.(Eurofoot)