Oh you're a million times right on this.I think even the Champions League had its moments. The real killer for me was including non-champions. ☹️
I don't know if it's with you that I had this discussion but well... This is how I'd love a proper Champions League to be:
https://evoweb.uk/threads/thoughts-about-the-super-league.86542/page-3#post-3685917