As the action comes thick and fast, Paramount+ will be a one-stop shop for the matchday mayhem that will come in the league phase finale. In addition to showing every game live, Paramount+ will also be the exclusive home of The Golazo Show, the whiparound show that will have eyes on all 18 games on Wednesday.

The change to the Champions League format wasn't made with the goal of improving the quality of the group stage. Sure, organizers will say it was done to increase drama, add stakes to every match, generate a touch of desperation and craft an explosive competitive environment that has delivered at every turn.