It is only if they reach the semi-finals that the six-time European champions could face some of the pre-tournament favourites, with Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Manchester City among the sides who could be lying in wait.

The UEFA Champions League returns on Wednesday with Matchday 8, which could very well be the most hectic, chaotic day in terms of results that the sport has ever seen. All 38 teams will be in action as 19 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

Liverpool is the favorite to win the Champions League, with Real Madrid and Arsenal just behind them. Check out the latest odds here.

Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa. Monaco or Brest vs. Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica (for the right to play Liverpool or Barcelona)

How do you follow all 18 games on 'Matchday Mayhem'? Come up with a running order and watch a bit of every one in turn, of course

Barcelona's strong performance in the first-ever UEFA Champions League 'league phase' puts them in good standing to regain the title.

Liverpool travel to the Netherlands to close out what's been a remarkable UEFA Champions League league phase for them against PSV Eindhoven.

Arsenal have secured their place in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Mikel Arteta's side wrapped up their league phase campaign with a 2-1 win away at La Liga side Girona to finish third in the overall UCL rankings.

Scouting the Last 16Liverpool have confidently stamped their ticket to the UEFA Champions League’s last 16, sealing their qualification with a game

What are the paths for the four Premier League clubs competing for a place in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final at the Allianz Arena in Munich?

The UEFA Champions League league phase concludes on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with all 36 clubs playing at the same time.