Epic UCL Knockout Matchups Await After Undefeated Arsenal Tops Group Stage

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase wrapped up with high drama, as Arsenal topped the table undefeated, joined in the round of 16 by Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Sporting CP, and Tottenham. Liverpool crushed Qarabag 6-0 in their final match, while Barcelona's Lamine Yamal starred with a goal and assist to secure their spot.

The knockout play-off draw brought fireworks: Real Madrid faces a rematch with Benfica after Benfica's stunning 4-2 win, sealed by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's injury-time header under Jose Mourinho. PSG meets Monaco in an all-French clash, Bodø/Glimt challenges Inter after upsetting Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, Newcastle travels to Qarabag for their first knockout trip, Galatasaray takes on Juventus, Club Brugge hosts Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund battles Atalanta, and Olympiacos faces Leverkusen. First legs are February 17-18, seconds February 24-25.

Kylian Mbappe led with 13 goals but couldn't save Madrid from playoffs, while Victor Osimhen fired six for Galatasaray. Premier League dominance shone with five teams in the top eight. In domestic leagues, Liverpool eyes a top seed post-thrashing, as clubs gear up for congested February schedules blending Europe and cups.

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