UEFA made some drastic changes this season, with the Champions League League Phase replacing the Group Stage format in the 2024/25 edition.
On Wednesday January 29, the eighth and final match of the League Phase will be played at 18 venues across Europe. There’s still lots to play for, with the top eight teams guaranteed a place in the last 16. The teams that finish between 9th to 24th will enter a knockout-playoff tie.
European giants Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City are in genuine danger of elimination.
At the top of the table, only Liverpool and Barcelona are mathematically through to the last-16, with Arne Slot’s side taking maximum points thus far.
It’s going to be an incredible night of football, with so many sides taking to the field with their progress at stake. Read further for a closer look at the five most eye-catching games left on the schedule.
Brest vs Real Madrid
After a rocky start, the mighty Real Madrid have won back-to-back matches in the Champions League to secure their progress in the competition. However, they currently lie 16th and will need results to go their way if they’re to finish in the top eight.
Los Blancos will need to beat Stade Brestois 29 convincingly to climb up the table, but the French club are currently 13th, three places above the La Liga leaders, and also have aspirations of reaching the last-16. It’s sure to be a lively match and fans can buy Brest vs Real Madrid tickets via SeatPick today.
Man City vs Club Brugge
Manchester City’s remarkably high standards have finally dropped under Pep Guardiola this season. They lie 25th in the table after collapsing away at PSG on Wednesday night – and need to beat Club Brugge in their final group game to reach the knockout play-off round.
Meanwhile, the Belgian outfit have lots to play for, too. They sit in 20th and need only a point to advance. Buy Man City vs Club Brugge tickets starting from just £22* via SeatPick.
Lille vs Feyenoord
Lille and Feyenoord are set to meet for the first time in their history – and there’s so much to play for. They have both racked up 13 points thus far, and sit pretty in 11th and 12th. However, only the winner of this match stands a chance of finishing in the top eight.
At SeatPick, you can buy Lille vs Feyenoord tickets starting from a price point of £43*.
Aston Villa vs Celtic
It’s going to be a special night at Villa Park when Unai Emery’s side host Celtic FC. Both sides are assured of a place in the knockout play-off round, but Aston Villa can secure a top eight spot if they achieve victory on Wednesday night.
Expect an unforgettable atmosphere when these two former European Cup winners go head-to-head. It’s currently possible to find Aston Villa vs Celtic tickets starting from £148*.
VfB Stuttgart vs PSG
Lying 24th and 22nd respectively, Both VfB Stuttgart and PSG will be hoping to qualify for the knockout play-off round. The German outfit are bidding to reach the Champions League latter stages for the first time since 2009/10.
PSG will be buoyed after their impressive 4-2 comeback win over Manchester City, but the players will be faced with an intimidating atmosphere at the MHPArena. VfB Stuttgart vs PSG tickets are currently for sale from £84* on our platform.
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Expect high-drama on Wednesday night, with so much hanging in the balance. More excitement is on the way, with the Champions League knockout play-off matches taking place in February.
