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Champions League in seismic overhaul with tennis-style knockout change

The Champions League as you know it will be no more -- ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest. PLUS: Pogba fears a Manchester United fans' backlash.

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Champions League's radical 'tennis-style' format change

The Champions League knockout rounds are set for seismic changes that will completely overhaul the competition, sources told ESPN.

The changes mirror the format of Grand Slam tennis tournaments and would be introduced from the 2024-25 season.