2025–26 UEFA Champions League: League Phase Complete, Knockout Play-Off Draw Set

All 18 Champions League matches kicked off simultaneously on the final day of the league phase, with Arsenal finishing unbeaten after winning all eight matches. Defending champions PSG placed 11th and now enter the knockout play-offs, setting the stage for must-watch February action.

Champions League Knockout Play-Off Draw Sets Stage for February Drama

It was an unforgettable day in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League as all 18 matches kicked off simultaneously, with clubs battling for a top-eight finish or a spot in the knockout play-offs. UEFA’s revamped league-phase format delivered immediate drama, replacing the traditional group stage and giving more teams a legitimate path to the Round of 16. Arsenal dominated the league phase, winning all eight of their matches, while defending champions PSG narrowly missed the top eight, finishing 11th and drawing a dangerous Newcastle side in the play-offs.

As February approaches, the Champions League once again promises blockbuster matchups—and the fun is just getting started. Check out the knockout play-off draw above and the full bracket below.

Here’s the 2025-26 Champions League Final Table:

1. Arsenal – 24 points
2. Bayern Munich – 21 points
3. Liverpool – 18 points
4. Tottenham – 17 points
5. Barcelona – 16 points, +8 goal differential
6. Chelsea – 16 points, +7 GD
7. Sporting CP – 16 points, +6 GD, 17 goals scored
8. Manchester City – 16 points, +6 GD, 15 GS
9. Real Madrid – 15 points, +9 GD
10. Inter Milan – 15 points, +8 GD
11. PSG – 14 points, +10 GD, 21 GS
12. Newcastle – 14 points, +10 GD, 17 GS
13. Juventus – 13 points, +4 GD
14. Atletico Madrid – 13 points, +2 GD
15. Atalanta – 13 points, 0 GD
16. Bayer Leverkusen – 12 points
17. Borussia Dortmund – 11 points, +2 GD
18. Olympiacos – 11 points, -4 GD
19. Club Brugge – 10 points, -2 GD, 15 GS
20. Galatasaray – 10 points, -2 GD, 9 GS
21. Monaco – 10 points, -6 GD
22. Qarabag – 10 points, -8 GD
23. Bodo/Glimt – 9 points, +1 GD
24. Benfica – 9 points, -2 GD
25. Marseille – 9 points, -3 GD
26. Pafos – 9 points, -3 GD
27. Union SG – 9 points, -9 GD
28. PSV – 8 points, 0 GD
29. Athletic Club – 8 points, -5 GD
30. Napoli – 8 points, -6 GD
31. Copenhagen – 8 points, -9 GD
32. Ajax – 6 points, -13 GD
33. Frankfurt – 4 points, -11 GD
34. Slavia Praha – 3 points
35. Villarreal – 1 point, -13 GD
36. Kairat Almaty – 1 point, -16 GD

Previous UEFA Champions League Updates:
PSG Wins First UEFA Champions League Title With Dominant Victory Over Inter