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

There were storylines across all 18 simultaneous kick-offs – not to mention 64 goals in total – but Aston Villa and Lille securing automatic qualification for the round of 16, as well as Manchester City coming from the elimination zone to reach the knockout phase play-offs, were among the headlines. UEFA.com rounds up all the action.

Simone Inzaghi's Inter have a big chance on Matchday 8 of the UEFA Champions League against Monaco as a win or a draw can secure the Nerazzurri a spot in the top eight, meaning they won't have to play the playoffs next month.

Inter's campaign has been perfect: the side have scored eleven goals and conceded just one, in eight matches. The 0-0 draw between Manchester City and Inter was an intense and exciting match, filled with displays of technique and high-quality plays.

Lautaro Martinez believes Inter have sent a 'strong message' by beating Monaco 3-0 in their last game of the Champions League league phase and securing a

The UEFA Champions League league phase concludes on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with all 36 clubs playing at the same time.

Arsenal have secured their place in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Mikel Arteta's side wrapped up their league phase campaign with a 2-1 win away at La Liga side Girona to finish third in the overall UCL rankings.

Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa. Monaco or Brest vs. Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica (for the right to play Liverpool or Barcelona)

The Bavarians have 48 points and extended their advantage over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen after they beat Freiburg 2-1 on January 25, whereas Holstein Kiel held Wolfsburg to a 2-2 stalemate on January 24 but are second last in 17th place with 12 points.

Andre Onana has revealed that all of his Manchester United teammates are on the same wavelength over their important objective under Ruben Amorim this season.

A supercomputer has predicted the 2024/25 Champions League winner. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, and 15-time champions Real Madrid are considered favourites.