In the pulse-pounding action of the UEFA Champions League, Napoli and Copenhagen emerged victorious on Tuesday, securing coveted berths in the Round of 16. Napoli’s Italian champions dominated early against Braga, capitalizing on a ninth-minute own goal by Serdar Saatci and extending their lead with a 33rd-minute strike from Victor Osimhen. Copenhagen clinched their spot with a tense battle against Galatasaray, sealed by Lukas Lerager’s 58th-minute goal—an accomplishment marking their return to the Round of 16 for the first time since the 2010–2011 season.
Regrettably, Manchester United bid farewell to their European campaign, concluding a challenging Champions League run with a 1-0 defeat to Bayern. Braga and Galatasaray, despite their losses, set their sights on the Europa League knockout round playoffs.
Real Sociedad rose to the top of Group D after a riveting goalless draw with Inter, adding an extra layer of excitement to the Champions League narrative.
Champions League Round of 16 Teams:
- Arsenal
- Atletico Madrid
- Barcelona
- Bayern Munich
- Borussia Dortmund
- Copenhagen
- Inter
- Lazio
- Manchester City
- Napoli
- PSV
- RB Leipzig
- Real Madrid
- Real Sociedad
While Benfica, Braga, Galatasaray, Feyenoord, Lens, and Young Boys prepare for the Europa League knockout round playoffs,.
As anticipation builds for the remaining matches, teams are still vying for the round of 16 spots. Here are the scenarios for groups yet to complete their group stage:
Group E:
- Atletico Madrid (11 points): qualified for the Round of 16; can secure first place with a win or draw against Lazio.
- Lazio (10 points): qualified for the Round of 16; can clinch first place with a win against Atletico Madrid.
- Feyenoord (six points): qualified for the Europa League knockout round playoffs.
- Celtic (one point): eliminated from the Champions League; cannot qualify for the Europa League.
Group F:
- Borussia Dortmund (10 points): Qualified for the Round of 16.
- Paris Saint-Germain (seven points): can win the group with a win over Dortmund; will go through as runners-up with a draw and specific results. Guaranteed at least a Europa League knockout round playoff berth.
- Newcastle United (five points): can qualify for the Round of 16 with a win against AC Milan and specific outcomes.
- AC Milan (five points): can qualify for the Round of 16 with a win against Newcastle United and specific outcomes.
Group G:
- Manchester City (15 points) qualified for the Round of 16 and clinched first place.
- RB Leipzig (nine points): qualified for the Round of 16 and clinched second place.
- Young Boys (four points): qualified for the Europa League knockout round playoffs.
- Crvena zvezda (one point): eliminated from the Champions League; cannot qualify for the Europa League.
Group H:
- Barcelona (12 points): qualified for the Round of 16 and clinched first place.
- Porto (nine points): Guaranteed at least a Europa League knockout round playoff berth; can qualify for the Round of 16 with a win or draw against Shakhtar Donetsk.
- Shakhtar Donetsk (nine points): Guaranteed at least a Europa League knockout round playoff berth; can qualify for the Round of 16 with a win against Porto.
- Antwerp (zero points): eliminated from the Champions League; cannot qualify for the Europa League.
In Group A, Bayern Munich dominates with 16 points, while Copenhagen secures second place with 8 points. Galatasaray finishes third with 5 points, and Manchester United concludes their campaign in last place with 4 points.