Barcelona's strong performance in the first-ever UEFA Champions League 'league phase' puts them in good standing to regain the title.

Barcelona have secured direct qualification for the Champions League round of 16, bypassing the need to compete in the play-offs for teams placed between ninth and twenty-fourth. Their place in the

Manchester City snuck their way into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday, avoiding elimination on a dramatic final day of the competition's first-ever league phase. Pep Guardiola's side entered halftime with a 1-0 deficit to Club Brugge but three goals after halftime ensured they would clinch a spot in the top 24 and participate in the knockout round playoffs with a 3-1 win.

Barcelona and Atalanta conclude the league phase of the Champions League against one another. Barcelona vs Atalanta best bets Atalanta or draw – 11/10 with Sky Bet Over 3.5 goals –

Liverpool ended the league phase of the Champions League top of the table and is the favourite in the odds to lift the trophy.

Former Liverpool captain is hoping Dutch club agree to tear up contract and permit him to move to France before window closes

LIVERPOOL have confirmed their place in the Champions League Last 16 after beating Lille 2-1. The Reds made it seven wins out of seven with the victory over Lille to reach 21 points and guarantee

Barcelona miss the chance to finish top of the league phase of the Champions League as they draw with Atalanta, who drop into the play-off round.

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice for Barcelona during their 5-4 win over Monaco, increasing his UEFA Champions League goal tally to 103.

Barcelona will close out the inaugural 36-team Champions League group phase at Montjuic, home against Atalanta. The Blaugrana are hoping to secure at least second place, but have money, seeding and a

BARCELONA face a race against time to complete a deal for Marcus Rashford, with Monaco waiting in the wings. The Manchester United forward, 27, is likely to leave Old Trafford before the end of ...

Knockout phase play-offs: Atalanta, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, PSV, Paris St-Germain, Benfica, Monaco, Brest, Feyenoord, Juventus, Celtic, Manchester City, Sporting, Club Brugge.