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.

After a thrilling finish to the UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase, the competition will gear up to hold its inaugural knockout phase playoffs with Friday's draw. The teams that finished from ninth through 24th in the league phase will take part in the knockout phase playoffs,

MIKEL ARTETA believes Arsenal are proving they can beat anyone after Ethan Nwaneri inspired a fourth straight European victory. The whizkid, 17, curled in a stunning solo goal to see off Girona

So much is up for grabs on Wednesday's Matchday 8, and here are the five players who'll help decide how it goes

Arsenal fans have expressed their displeasure with forward Raheem Sterling on the back of his performance in their UEFA Champions League meeting with Girona on Wednesday (January 29).

Manchester City stand on the brink of elimination from the Champions League as they host Club Brugge while Aston Villa host Celtic and Arsenal travel to Girona in the final round of matches

Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday in the final round of league-phase matches.

Goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaeri saw us come from behind to beat Girona and secure a spot in the Champions League last-16

Giuliano Simeone, son of manager Diego, scores once and sets up another as Atletico Madrid secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comprehensive victory over Red Bull Salzburg.

Match report as Arsenal confirmed their top-eight finish in the league phase of the Champions League; a 2-1 win in Girona confirmed the Gunners spot in the last 16; Arnaut Danjuma opened scoring for Spanish side after Neto error;

Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League journey presents a pivotal match as they prepare ... The potential for squad rotation could see Jorginho and Jakub Kiwior stepping into starting roles, offering fresh legs and strategic adjustments. Conversely, Dinamo ...