The first ever Champions League league phase is in the books. After eight league games instead of six group-stage matches round-robin style, the top eight teams have been confirmed, teams placed No. 9 through 24 will enter the playoff stage and teams No. 25 through 36 were eliminated.

The UCL league phase is over and we now know what the new format looks and feels like. But has it been a success?

Will Barcelona reign supreme for a third year in a row? Well, we don't have long to wait as the knockout draw is set to take place on 7 February.

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

The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Champions League is upon us. Here's when it takes place, and how it works.

The Champions League round of 16 begins on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The eight victorious teams from the knockout phase playoffs will join the eight automatically qualified teams in the round of 16. The full bracket for the round of 16 will not be revealed until the next Champions League draw on Feb. 21.

Celtic are through to the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time since 2013, with Brendan Rodgers’ side now awaiting their fate ahead of Friday’s play-off draw. The 1967 European champions have benefitted from the new-look Champions League format and ensured their progression to the knockout rounds with a game to spare,

After a chaotic final Champions League league phase matchday, Real Madrid now know their two potential opponents for the knockout phase playoffs.

The UEFA Champions League first round came to a dramatic conclusion on Wednesday night and fans now know which teams will play in the knockout rounds.