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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: TEAMS QUALIFIED FOR THE LAST 16 SO FAR
With just one round of fixtures remaining, several clubs have already confirmed their places in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. By next Wednesday, all 24 teams advancing for a shot at European glory will be known.
Teams finishing first through eighth in their groups will earn a direct place in the Round of 16, skipping the knockout playoff round. Clubs placing ninth through 24th will face off in the knockout playoffs in February, while those ranked 25th to 36th are eliminated from the competition.
Round of 16 Confirmed (2):
Arsenal – Secured a top-two finish, guaranteeing a high seeding position.
Bayern Munich – Confirmed their spot with a 2-0 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday.
Guaranteed at Least a Place in the Knockout Playoff Round (13):
Real Madrid, Liverpool, Tottenham, PSG, Newcastle, Chelsea, Barcelona, Sporting CP, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta, Inter, Juventus
Teams Still in Contention for Knockout Rounds or Facing Elimination (17):
Borussia Dortmund, Galatasaray, Qarabag, Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen, AS Monaco, PSV Eindhoven, Athletic Club, Olympiacos, Napoli, F.C. København, Club Brugge, Bodo/Glimt, Benfica, Pafos, Union Saint-Gilloise, Ajax
Eliminated (4):
Eintracht Frankfurt, Slavia Prague, Villarreal, Kairat Almaty
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