It's been a journey into the unknown, but the new-look 36-team Champions League is finally reaching the climax of the league phase.  While we're starting to get some kind of idea of who's going to go through,

Much has changed in this season's Champions League, the knockout play-off phase being one major new introduction

While Liverpool narrowly missed clinching top spot with a game to spare in the Champions League despite a 2-1 defeat of French side Lille on Tuesday, manager Arne Slot said finishing in the top eight and avoiding two playoff games was the most important thing.

Liverpool Cruise Past Lille to Secure Champions League Last-16 SpotMohamed Salah reached another milestone, scoring his 50th European goal for Liverpool as the Reds secured their place in the

Top eight advance directly to Round of 16. Teams ranked 9-24 will compete in knockout round play-offs to determine the remaining spots in the last 16.

The key details you need to know on when and where the draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League knockout-round playoffs will take place.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Celtic are all chasing Champions League glory this season

Scenarios for knockout phase qualification with leaders Liverpool on the verge of round of 16 spot along with Barcelona