Paris St-Germain midfielder Jackie Groenen questions the format of Women's Champions League after seeing big names exit before the group stages.
Paris St-Germain midfielder Jackie Groenen has questioned the format of the Women's Champions League, which has led to early exits for some of Europe's biggest clubs.
The second round of qualifying - played over two legs - will determine the 12 other teams to join them, with two-time winners Wolfsburg in the mix along with two-time runners-up PSG.replacing the previous two-leg straight knockout format from the last 32 onwards with groups used only in the qualifying rounds.
"On one hand I don't fully agree with the system, but on the other hand I'm excited to play a game with this magnitude and pressure."It's been more than a year since Groenen left Manchester United for PSG, and the Netherlands international is keen to say "a proper goodbye" when she returns to Leigh Sports Village on Tuesday night."I'm really excited to go back and see all my people there, see the fans and actually have a moment to say a proper goodbye.
"Everyone knows I loved it at Manchester United and it was a dream for me to play there as a fan of the club since I was a child," added Groenen, who made 50 appearances in three years with the club.Manchester United will be playing their first ever match in European competition, but Groenen says her side will not underestimate the WSL runners-up.
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