The introduction of group stages to the old European Cup in the early 1990s changed the complexion of the competition: more teams, more games and (of course) more guaranteed income. Cheers to that old boy!
Yet the business end of the Champions League still remains the two-legged knockout ties and final. Banging in goals against the team that topped the Bulgarian First League in Group H is one thing, but scoring the crucial away goal that helps your side qualify for the semi-finals is quite another.
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