Live Updates: Final Standings in 2025/26 Champions League Group Stage

Avery K. Bristow

Published: January 28, 2026 3:21 PM ET

Live Updates: Final Standings in 2025/26 Champions League Group Stage

The final round of the 2025/26 Champions League group stage is taking place, with crucial outcomes still pending. As of now, only two teams have guaranteed their advancement to the knockout stage—Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Arsenal leads the group with a perfect record, while Bayern is in second place.

Teams Eliminated from the Competition

Several clubs have mathematically been eliminated from the tournament. The following teams have no chance of finishing among the top 24:

Eintracht Frankfurt
Slavia Prague
Villarreal
Kairat Almaty

Qualification Status for Knockout Round

By the conclusion of this matchday, the final eight teams qualifying directly for the knockout phase will be confirmed. Additionally, the 16 teams progressing to the playoffs and the 12 eliminated clubs will be determined.

Teams Qualified for Knockout Stage

1. Arsenal
2. Bayern Munich
3. Real Madrid
4. Liverpool
5. Tottenham
6. PSG
7. Newcastle
8. Chelsea

Teams Competing in Playoffs

9. FC Barcelona
10. Sporting Lisbon
11. Manchester City
12. Atlético de Madrid
13. Atalanta
14. Inter Milan
15. Juventus
16. Borussia Dortmund
17. Galatasaray
18. Qarabagh
19. Olympique Marseille
20. Bayer Leverkusen
21. Monaco
22. PSV
23. Athletic Club
24. Olympiacos

Teams Eliminated from the Champions League

25. Napoli
26. Copenhagen
27. Club Brugge
28. Bodo/Glimt
29. Benfica
30. Pafos
31. Union Saint-Gilloise
32. Ajax
33. Eintracht Frankfurt
34. Slavia Prague
35. Villarreal
36. Kairat Almaty

Upcoming Tournament Dates

The draw for the Champions League playoffs is scheduled for January 30, 2026. This will determine the matchups for the knockout stage. The playoffs will take place over two consecutive weeks in February. The first leg matches will occur on February 17 and 18, while the return legs will be on February 24 and 25.

Knockout Stage Schedule

The round of 16 will take place in March. Matches will be held over two weeks, with first legs on March 10 and 11, and second legs on March 17 and 18. This stage marks the beginning of the pivotal knockout phase of European football.