Would you consider the following proposal for the way forward for European club football:
A competition strictly for the elite. Only the Champions of each country qualify to play in it. It could be called the European Champions Cup maybe.
A secondary competition for the teams that just miss out on winning their domestic leagues. Maybe 2 or 3 clubs from each league qualify. You could call this something like The UEFA Cup.
Finally, a competition for the teams that win the domestic cup in each country. Underdogs like Hull City and Wigan Athletic may have the chance to progress in European competition without the fear of the elite getting a second chance after being knocked out of a different competition. You could call this something wacky like The European Cup Winners Cup.
Just an idea.