Mario Giunta is looking forward to the start of the new Champions League on Sky
The interview with Mario Giunta
Mario Giunta is looking forward to the start of the new Champions League: "I really like this new formula, also becauseé structural novelties in competitions in general attract me. We will finally enjoy great matches from the very beginning, which was not the case with the old group format. It's also a good thing for those who will broadcast them, like us at Sky"
"The knockout stage will be all defined by the single group standings. Yes, it will lack the surprise effect of the various draws but I am on the side of those who say that this way there will be more spectacle but no more surprises. The big teams however will always be theì. It will beà difficult to get to the semifinals for those who will closeà from ninth place down,” he added to the microphones of Sportal.it.
"Real Madrid favored? Let’s say it would already be a surprise if it doesn’t repeat itself (laughs, ed.). I still say that confirming è always difficult although with Ancelotti on the bench you canò not exclude anything, but I see Manchester City" favored.
Italian chapter: "I think four out of five should make it on the road. Inter and Juventus have what it takes to play for a place among the top eight, while Milan and Atalanta I don’t think will have problems to hit at least the playoffs by finishing among the top twenty-four. Bologna has to enjoy it, è awaited by beautiful away matches, if they should score points at home maybe a little thought of qualification could do it".
Filling in on Inter: "Against Atalanta he made an extraordinary impression on me. I really believe that he wants to return to do well in Europe. Last year, the goal was the second star and it took away a lot of physical and mental energy, although then it came out only with Atletico Madrid on penalties. This year it's going to be a big player. The turnover will be done more in the league than anything else, because in the Champions League there will be no useless matches. And Fabio Capello è agrees with me. Every goal will be vital for the standings and thus for the final scoreboard".
