Today, January 29, marks the conclusion of the group stage of the Champions League, the first to be held under the new format featuring 36 teams

Only Liverpool and Barcelona have guaranteed their places in the top 8, which ensures direct qualification to the Round of 16. However, the race for the remaining spots is wide open, with even teams currently ranked around 20th still holding theoretical chances to break into the top tier.

The biggest story of the day revolves around Manchester City, one of the tournament favorites. Currently sitting in 25th place, the Citizens must win their final match against Club Brugge to keep their hopes alive for advancing to the playoffs. A loss or draw would see them eliminated, a shocking outcome for a team of their caliber.

All final group stage matches kick off today at 21:00 CET.