Manchester City secure Champions League last 16 qualification with a 2-0 win over Galatasaray, as Erling Haaland ends his 10-game open-play goal drought and Jeremy Doku shines before injury.
The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw is set for Friday, 30 January 2026. Sixteen teams, including PSG and Real Madrid, will learn their fate. Here's the full guide.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City have qualified for the Champions League last 16, while Newcastle must navigate play-offs against Monaco or Qarabag.
Newcastle United secured a seeded Champions League play-off place after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain, but missed out on direct qualification to the knockout stages.
Randal Kolo Muani scored against his former club Eintracht Frankfurt, leading Tottenham to a 2-0 victory and securing their place in the Champions League last-16.
Mohamed Salah's first Liverpool goal since November helped secure a 6-0 Champions League victory over Qarabag, but Jeremie Frimpong's early injury compounds Arne Slot's defensive woes ahead of Newcastle clash.
Randal Kolo Muani overcame a car crash to score against his former club, leading Tottenham to a 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt and securing Champions League progression.
Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a stunning 98th-minute header to secure a 4-2 win over Real Madrid, clinching a Champions League playoff place. Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, and Bodø/Glimt also advanced in a thrilling night of European football.
Manchester City secured Champions League last-16 qualification with a 2-0 win over Galatasaray, but Jeremy Doku's first-half injury overshadowed the victory.
Kai Havertz stars on his first start in 357 days, scoring and assisting twice as Arsenal edge Kairat 3-2 to secure an eight-win sweep in the Champions League group stage.
Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a stoppage-time header to give Benfica a 4-2 victory over nine-man Real Madrid, securing direct qualification to the Champions League play-offs.
Longtime Seattle Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs reflects on his 41-year career, emotional farewell, and future plans as he prepares to retire after the 2026 season.
Joao Pedro scored a stunning brace as Chelsea came from behind to defeat Napoli 3-2, securing a top-eight finish and eliminating the Italian side from the Champions League.
Arsenal secured their eighth consecutive Champions League win against Kairat, with Kai Havertz's triumphant return contrasting sharply with Viktor Gyokeres' wasteful finishing.
Erling Haaland scores from open play for first time in 10 games as Manchester City defeat Galatasaray 2-0 to secure Champions League knockout qualification, though injury to Jeremy Doku mars victory.
Randal Kolo Muani scores crucial goal in Tottenham's 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt, securing Champions League progression days after a car crash incident.
Liverpool secure Champions League last-16 spot with emphatic 6-0 victory over Qarabag at Anfield, easing pressure on manager Arne Slot with goals from Mac Allister, Salah, Wirtz, Ekitike and Chiesa.
Arsenal secured a historic perfect Champions League group stage record with an 8-0 win streak, beating Kairat 3-2 as Kai Havertz returned to score and assist in a key victory.
Manchester City secure automatic Champions League last-16 spot despite injury woes and surprise defeats, with Guardiola's squad facing crucial free midweeks.
Mohamed Salah netted his first goal since November as Liverpool crushed Qarabag 6-0 to secure Champions League last-16 spot, though injury concerns persist.
Kai Havertz starred on his first start in almost a year as Arsenal defeated Kairat 3-2 to become the first team ever to win all eight Champions League group matches.
Joe Willock's first goal in nearly a year earned Newcastle United a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain, securing a seeded Champions League play-off spot in a dramatic encounter at the Parc des Princes.
Chelsea secure Champions League knockout spot with dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Napoli, powered by Joao Pedro's second-half brace after trailing at halftime.
Arsenal have secured a staggering £48.5 million from the Champions League group stage, topping the Premier League earnings chart. Detailed breakdown shows how prize money is allocated.
Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a miraculous stoppage-time header against Real Madrid to secure Jose Mourinho's side a place in the Champions League play-offs.
Erling Haaland scored as Manchester City beat Galatasaray to secure a direct Champions League last-16 berth, but Pep Guardiola was unhappy with a sluggish team performance at the Etihad.
Chelsea secured a thrilling 3-2 away win against Napoli in the Champions League, with João Pedro scoring two late goals to avoid a playoff and send Napoli crashing out early.
Mohamed Salah netted his first Liverpool goal of the year in a dominant 6-0 victory over Qarabag, securing Champions League last-16 qualification amid Premier League struggles.
Liverpool secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Qarabag at Anfield, comfortably advancing to the Champions League last 16 while temporarily forgetting domestic struggles.
Kai Havertz marked his comeback from injury with a goal and assist, helping Arsenal defeat Kairat 3-2 to complete a flawless Champions League group stage with eight straight wins.