The former coach of Ajax, Barcelona, and the Dutch national team is critical of the high goal average in the competition. He attributes this to the significant power differences between clubs, which he does not see as an advantage. "It's called the Champions League, after all. The best teams should be participating." Van Gaal suggests a more level playing field, similar to ice hockey, where teams are divided by level to create more competitive and injury-free matches. This is not the first time Van Gaal has spoken out against the UEFA Champions League, having previously described it as a "commercial monstrosity" in 1994.
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