Thiago Motta's Juventus are still in the race to end up in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League's standings, but will need to win against Benfica and also hope for some results on the different matches around Europe.

Motta's side had already secured their place in the knockout-phase play-offs going into matchday eight, but the loss in Turin saw them slip to 20th in the 36-team standings

Juventus enter Champions League Matchday 8 with a spot in the next round locked up, but if they are going to make the top eight and earn a bye into the round of 16, a lot has to go their way for them to jump 11 spots.

The group stage at the UEFA Champions League officially came to a close on Wednesday and the standings are now final. Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal,

To continue their path in this season's UEFA Champions League, Juventus will have to go through the Play-Offs, with their opponent to be confirmed on Friday at 12:00 CET (one of PSV or AC Milan). The

With the Champions League's revamped 'league' stage over, attention turns to the play-off round, which takes place in two weeks

The Champions League entered a new phase in 2024 with a new structure and more teams. As the League Phase draws to a close, 24 teams will progress into the next round of the tournament. Eight teams qualify straight into the round of 16, whilst the other 16 who make it past the league phase will take part in a play-off to advance.

Arsenal have secured their place in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Mikel Arteta's side wrapped up their league phase campaign with a 2-1 win away at La Liga side Girona to finish third in the overall UCL rankings.

Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa. Monaco or Brest vs. Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica (for the right to play Liverpool or Barcelona)

The Champions League knockout stage is set, with all five British teams progressing. City and Celtic face tough tests as play-offs take shape.

The opening round of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League setting up some blockbuster clashes heading into the knockouts.

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