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Champions League 2025-26 Final Standings, Bracket, Knockout Stage Format, Draw Info

Wednesday provided some twists and turns as the league phase of the 2025-26 Champions League drew to a close.

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When is the Champions League knockout draw? Date, bracket, more

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Champions League draw reveals knockout bracket, playoffs schedule and fixtures

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Real Madrid set for Benfica rematch in Champions League knockout playoffs

Real Madrid, who lost to Benfica on Wednesday, will play the Portuguese club again in next month's Champions League knockout playoffs, while holders Paris St Germain will face fellow Ligue 1 side Mona...

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Official Champions League dates and kick-off times for Inter, Juventus and Atalanta play-off

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Champions League play-offs set: What they mean for Bayern and the last 16

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Champions League highlights and round-up: Five English clubs into round of 16, Benfica reach knockout phase play-offs

The league phase concluded in thrilling style with 18 simultaneous kick-offs, as Barcelona and Sporting CP secured top-eight positions alongside Bayern and five English teams. Meanwhile goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's last-gasp header sensationally earned Benfica a place in the knockout phase play-offs.

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Champions League talking points: Mourinho's master class, biggest disappointments, best moments, more

With all 36 Champions League teams in action simultaneously, Matchday 8 of the league phase delivered plenty of drama to cap a fun competition so far. ESPN FC's writers pick out their highs and lows of the tournament to this point.