New Formats Shake Up Carabao Cup and Champions League

UEFA introduces significant changes to European competitions, impacting fixtures and team strategies.

• Carabao Cup third-round draw sets stage for intense matchups among top Premier League clubs.
• UEFA's 'Swiss model' revamps Champions League with a single 36-team league table and new playoff rounds.
• Premier League clubs face adjusted schedules to accommodate revamped European competitions.
• AFC Wimbledon stuns Ipswich in Carabao Cup, highlighting potential for dramatic upsets.
• New Champions League format aims to balance elite matchups with opportunities for smaller clubs.

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