After a frantic last round of action Wednesday, the inaugural 36-team league phase in Champions League history is over.

All four English teams take part in Wednesday's Champions League action. Aston Villa v CelticGirona v ArsenalMan City v Club BruggePSV v Liverpool All kick-off times 20:00 GMT Follow all of the action

Man City must beat Club Brugge at home to rise safely from 25th place. A draw for PSG at 24th-place Stuttgart should be enough for both teams — barring a freakish big win for Di

The group stage at the UEFA Champions League officially came to a close on Wednesday and the standings are now final. Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal,

The Champions League league phase wrapped up Wednesday, Jan. 29 as fans enjoyed 18 games kicking off simultaneously across Europe.

Following is the final table for league phase of the Champions League competition for the 2024-25 season: Top eight sides in the league phase qualify automatically for the round of 16. 1. Liverpool 2.

The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table, and we will get Manchester City against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the playoffs.

Manchester City's Champions League hopes almost went up in smoke against Club Brugge - but a big improvement is needed to make the last 16, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Thibaut Courtois said Real Madrid "aren't afraid of anyone" as they await Friday's Champions League playoff draw, which will see them face Manchester City or Celtic for a place in the round of 16.