
The league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is reaching its climax this week, with plenty of drama expected as teams scramble for the remaining spots in the next round.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Round of 16 Spots: Only Liverpool and Barcelona have guaranteed progression so far, with Arsenal virtually assured. That leaves at least five places in the Round of 16 still up for grabs.
Knockout Playoff Fight: Teams finishing 9th-24th in the league phase will enter the knockout-playoff round, making every match critical for clubs still in contention.
Man City at Risk: Manchester City faces a potential shock elimination after their loss to PSG. Their fate hangs on their final match against Club Brugge.
New Matchday Format: All Matchday Eight games will be played on Wednesday, January 29, at the same time (9 p.m. CET) to ensure fairness.
Why no matches today?
The absence of games on Tuesday (January 28) is due to UEFA’s decision to stage all Matchday Eight fixtures simultaneously. This adjustment ensures no team gains an advantage by playing later and knowing other results beforehand.
Matchday eight fixtures
All matches kick off at 9 p.m. CET (convert to your local time below):
Date | Kickoff Times |
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USA | Wed, Jan. 29 – 3:00 p.m. ET |
Canada | Wed, Jan. 29 – 3:00 p.m. ET |
UK | Wed, Jan. 29 – 8:00 p.m. GMT |
Australia | Thu, Jan. 30 – 7:00 a.m. AEDT |
India | Thu, Jan. 30 – 1:30 a.m. IST |
Fixture list
Game | Venue |
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PSV vs. Liverpool | Philips Stadion, Eindhoven |
Bayern Munich vs. Slovan Bratislava | Allianz Arena, Munich |
Borussia Dortmund vs. Shakhtar Donetsk | Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund |
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Sparta Prague | BayArena, Leverkusen |
Girona vs. Arsenal | Montilivi, Girona |
Barcelona vs. Atalanta | Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona |
Brest vs. Real Madrid | Stade de Roudourou, Guingamp |
Manchester City vs. Club Brugge | Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
Young Boys vs. Red Star Belgrade | Wankdorf Stadium, Berne |
Lille vs. Feyenoord | Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d’Ascq |
Juventus vs. Benfica | Allianz Stadium, Turin |
Aston Villa vs. Celtic | Villa Park, Birmingham |
Dinamo Zagreb vs. AC Milan | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb |
Inter Milan vs. Monaco | San Siro, Milan |
Sturm Graz vs. RB Leipzig | Worthersee Stadion, Klagenfurt |
Salzburg vs. Atletico Madrid | Red Bull Arena, Salzburg |
Sporting CP vs. Bologna | Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon |
Stuttgart vs. PSG | Neckarstadion, Stuttgart |
With so much on the line, Matchday Eight promises to deliver some of the most exciting football of the season! Which match are you most looking forward to?