It's been a journey into the unknown, but the new-look Champions League is finally reaching the climax of the league phase. Here's what's needed to go through.

Much has changed in this season's Champions League, the knockout play-off phase being one major new introduction

Arsenal sit fifth in the Champions League table heading into tonight’s action, having won four of their opening six games. They drew with Europa League holders Atalanta and lost to Inter Milan but have otherwise impressed, with the 5-1 win away at Sporting CP surely their standout performance.

THE expanded Champions League has delighted and confused fans in equal abundance this season. More teams and more matches – plus a league table to contend with – have left many fans

At least two teams have booked their places in the knockout stages of this season’s UEFA Champions League. They are Liverpool and Barcelona. Arne Slot’s men have stayed top of the league phase from Match Day 1.

Arsenal are on course to receive a bye into the Champions League last 16 after a comfortable win over Dinamo Zagreb. Victory at the Emirates Stadium puts Arsenal on 16 points with a game to spare and that should be enough to avoid a play-off and two extra games next month.

What each prominent club in the 2024/25 Champions League table must do to see themselves through to the knockout stage of the competition.