Van Gaal suggests reducing the number of teams in the Champions League

Dutch coach Louis van Gaal criticised the current structure of the UEFA Champions League. Van Gaal reminded that the competition is called the Champions League and said Europe's best teams should be the ones competing in it.

"The league is called the Champions League, isn't it? The best teams should compete here. That way the gap in level between the teams gets smaller and fewer goals are scored," said Van Gaal, who called for fewer teams to take part.

Van Gaal argued that the change would raise the quality of the tournament and help prevent the injuries that players suffer. The Dutch coach said that with fewer teams, the organisation would become more exciting and of a higher level.

Van Gaal said he had made a similar proposal to UEFA years ago but it had not been taken into account. "I told UEFA this 20 years ago, but they did not listen to me," he said.