On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the group stage of the UEFA Champions League (2024/2025 season) came to a close with the eighth and final matchday, marked by thrilling results as clubs fought to secure their place in the Round of 16.
At the end of this exceptional group stage, the top 8 teams qualify directly for the next round, while those finishing between 9th and 24th place will have one final chance to qualify via the playoffs.
Teams finishing between 25th and 36th place will be eliminated from the competition.
The 8 teams qualified for the Champions League Round of 16 for the 2024/2025 season are now known, and fans can look forward to exciting knockout matches ahead!