Supporters were treated to some rare Champions League action in January as the revamped competition nears the conclusion of its league phase.
The penultimate round of matches leaves Day 8 of Matchday 8, which sees all 18 fixtures take place at the same time next Wednesday, finely arranged as Europe’s heavyweights fight for their place in the knockout stages.
For some, Their place in the last 16 is securewhile others are fighting for a last-eight finish that would see them avoid a nerve-wracking play-off in February. Beggars can’t be choosers, however, with several of the continent’s elite still being sidelined for any route to the knockout rounds.
A lot is up in the air, but the statistics experts to choose have predicted how the final Champions League The table may look like
Liverpool i Barcelona they are the only two teams guaranteed to finish in the top eight and automatically make the last 16, however arsenal they are almost certain to join them preventing a freak implosion against Girona. The Premier League The leaders are also given an 89.1% chance of finishing in the first round of Matchday 8, with Barca the only other side capable of stealing a top spot.
enter are likely to finish in the top eight and have been given a 97.7% chance of avoiding the play-offs. Atlético de Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen i milan are all favorites to make the last 16, while Aston Villa they have been predicted eighth and are expected to jump champions of the Europa League Atalanta.
The Bergamo side and Lille both are roughly given a chance to make the top eight, with Feyenoord i Borussia Dortmund delivered out of bounds to drag themselves straight into the last 16.
Things look less optimistic for the European giants Bayern Munich i Real Madridboth guaranteed a place in the play-offs but looking increasingly unlikely to make the top eight. The German side have just a 7.9% chance of finishing eighth or higher, just 0.6% higher than the impressive debutants Councilwoman – Although the reigning champions have a 2.9% probability of avoiding an unwanted play-off.
Celtic have secured their play-off berth, although a top-eight finish is unlikely, but the Bhoys are in a stronger position than Paris Saint-Germain i Manchester City. The French giants reside in the top 24 behind their own 4-2 Win over the Cityzens Wednesday, but still has a 14% chance of being eliminated. They visit Stuttgart in their final outing.
Man City are in real danger after a hugely disappointing campaign. They host Club Brugge in match 8 and will be favorites to taste victory in this encounter. A win would guarantee qualification for the play-offs, however to choose Give them a 36.2% chance of losing. Nervous times for Pep Guardiola and his players.
Table of the Champions League scheduled after the 8th
position |
club |
---|---|
1. |
Liverpool |
2. |
Barcelona |
3. |
arsenal |
4. |
enter |
5. |
Atlético de Madrid |
6. |
Bayer Leverkusen |
7. |
milan |
8. |
Aston Villa |
9. |
Atalanta |
10. |
Lille |
11. |
Feyenoord |
12. |
Borussia Dortmund |
13. |
Bayern Munich |
14. |
Councilwoman |
15. |
Monaco |
16. |
Real Madrid |
17. |
Juventus |
18. |
PSV Eindhoven |
19. |
Celtic |
20. |
Club Brugge |
21. |
sports CP |
22. |
Paris Saint-Germain |
23. |
Benfica |
24. |
Stuttgart |
25. |
Manchester City |
26. |
Dinamo Zagreb |
27. |
Shakhtar Donetsk |
28. |
bologna |
29. |
Red Star Belgrade |
30 |
RB Leipzig |
31. |
Sparta Prague |
32. |
Sturm Graz |
33. |
Girona |
34. |
Salzburg |
35. |
young boys |
36. |
Slovan Bratislava |