Manchester City snuck their way into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday, avoiding elimination on a dramatic final day of the competition's first-ever league phase. Pep Guardiola's side entered halftime with a 1-0 deficit to Club Brugge but three goals after halftime ensured they would clinch a spot in the top 24 and participate in the knockout round playoffs with a 3-1 win.

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

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi planned for a fast start from his side and got it as they overwhelmed visitors Monaco early on to win 3-0 and complete their pre-season goal of a place in the top eight of the Champions League table.

Liverpool ended the league phase of the Champions League top of the table and is the favourite in the odds to lift the trophy.

Former Liverpool captain is hoping Dutch club agree to tear up contract and permit him to move to France before window closes

Barcelona and Atalanta conclude the league phase of the Champions League against one another. Barcelona vs Atalanta best bets Atalanta or draw – 11/10 with Sky Bet Over 3.5 goals –

LONDON — 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

LIVERPOOL have confirmed their place in the Champions League Last 16 after beating Lille 2-1. The Reds made it seven wins out of seven with the victory over Lille to reach 21 points and guarantee

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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)

Man Utd are finally edging towards the exit of Marcus Rashford after Barcelona agreed to sell one of their most promising young stars to finance a loan.

Barcelona have secured direct qualification for the Champions League round of 16, bypassing the need to compete in the play-offs for teams placed between ninth and twenty-fourth. Their place in the