Champions League Playoffs; Madrid, Bayern, City and more.
The final matchday of the Champions League group stage certainly lived up to the hype, offering an exciting night of football. While the decision to restructure the competition’s format sparked debate, it undoubtedly increased the stakes as the league phase came to a dramatic close.
On the final matchday, some teams were fighting to secure a spot in the top eight, while others were battling to reach the play-offs and avoid elimination. Manchester City and PSG were at risk of bowing out of the Champions League but both managed to secure their place in the play-off round. The top eight teams automatically advance to the last 16, while those finishing between 9th and 24th will face off in two-legged play-offs, with the draw set for Friday.
After a dramatic end, the league phase table of the Champions League is as follows.
“Source: Transfermarkt, 29th January 2025”
