As the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League nears the end of its league phase, 15 teams have secured their spots in the knockout rounds. Notable clubs like Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid are guaranteed progression, while others fight for survival in the new 36-team format.
The 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League is nearing the end of its league phase, and 15 teams are already guaranteed a spot in the next round of the competition. While the tournament features a new 36-team format this season, the excitement intensifies as the knockout rounds approach.
Liverpool and Barcelona have already confirmed their places in the Round of 16, while Atlético Madrid, Arsenal, and Bayer Leverkusen, among others, are also assured spots in the upcoming knockout phase. This year’s format sees no teams relegated to the Europa League, which heightens the intensity for teams still competing. Clubs finishing in 9th to 24th positions will enter the knockout play-off round, while teams ranked 25th to 36th face elimination.
The new format has made for an unpredictable and thrilling Champions League campaign. Teams such as AS Monaco, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Juventus have also secured their spots in the next phase, positioning themselves for an exciting knockout stage.
As the final round of fixtures approaches, the next few weeks will be crucial for teams aiming to secure their place in the Round of 16 and beyond. With no relegation to the Europa League this season, every match counts as the race for European glory heats up.
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