Is the New Women’s Champions League Format Favoring English Teams?
Three English teams – Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea – have reached the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals, leading to questions about whether the new competition format is making it easier for WSL clubs to succeed. The article explores whether the English teams’ success is due to the format change, a favorable draw, or simply their improved quality. Experts debate the impact of the new league phase and play-off system on the competition’s overall dynamics.