Paris Saint-Germain completed an impressive turnaround in form to reach the UEFA Champions League playoffs on Wednesday with a 4-1 win away at VfB Stuttgart securing a top-24 berth when all had seemed lost with three games to go.
So, the Champions League is down to 24 teams and yes, giants like Man City and Paris Saint-Germain made it through in the end. So let's review the league phase, best XI and project who's winning it all.
The UCL league phase is over and we now know what the new format looks and feels like. But has it been a success?
The UEFA Champions League is very different from here on out, as 36 teams play eight games — four home and four away — in bids to reach the knockout rounds. The schedule is longer, the table bigger, and we've now reached the finale,
How do you follow all 18 games on 'Matchday Mayhem'? Come up with a running order and watch a bit of every one in turn, of course
United States men's national team striker Ricardo Pepi continues his scoring tear with a goal against Liverpool in the Champions League to give PSV the win. Savinho has given Manchester City life in the Champions League. His goal gives Man City a two-goal cushion over Brugge.
Listen to Sportsound and follow live text updates of Celtic's final league phase fixture in the Champions League against Aston Villa.
Real Madrid managed a 3-0 win against Brest as Rodrygo scored twice (27', 78') and Jude Bellingham found the back of the net (56'). They reached the UEFA Champi
With the Champions League bracket set the day before, the UEFA Europa League is now ready to earmark 24 teams for the knockout stage of its new-look format.
With two victories at the beginning of 2025, Real Madrid improved on their inconsistent 2024–2025 UEFA Champions League season's start.
The final matches of the Europa League group phase take place tonight. FCSB v Man Utd Tottenham v Elfsborg All kick-off times 20:00 GMT Follow all of the action and reaction here Europa League: Man Utd,