The top eight teams in the Champions League have been confirmed after eight league games, earning automatic qualification to the round of 16. Teams ranked 9th to 24th will compete in a two-legged playoff for the remaining eight spots. The draw for the playoffs will take place on Friday, with the matches scheduled for February 11-12 and February 18-19. The round of 16 draw will follow on February 21, with games played in early March.
After eight league games instead of six group-stage matches round-robin style, the top eight teams have been confirmed, teams placed No. 9 through 24 will enter the playoff stage and teams No. 25 through 36 were eliminated.side Liverpool, which won seven games and lost the league finale after resting multiple key players. La Liga side Barcelona and fellow English club Arsenal also finished in the top three.
The reigning champions Real Madrid had to settle for a playoff place after some struggles, while German giant Bayern Munich also didn't make the top eight. Manchester City barely sneaked through after a win in the finale.
The teams ranked No. 25 to No. 36 were eliminated and will not enter the Europa League. Here are those teams in order of the table:Once the draw is complete, the two-legged playoff games will be held on February 11 and 12 and February 18 and 19.Once the playoffs are settled, the round of 16 draw will be set for Friday, Feb. 21, with the games to be played in early March.
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