The 2025-26 campaign marks the second year of the Champions League' new, expanded format. After playing eight "league phase" matches, the top eight teams in the standings advance directly to the Round of 16,

The league phase of the Champions League is over and we are starting to get a clear picture of which countries could get an extra place next season.

Real Madrid have to settle for play-off spot after dramatic 4-2 defeat at Mourinho's Benfica - as keeper Trubin scores in stoppage time