The Champions League league phase is nearing its conclusion as teams, players and fans all around the world prepare for the next stage of competition.
The league phase ends on Jan. 29 with all 36 teams in action on the final day with every game kicking off at 3 p.m. ET to ensure competitive integrity. By the final whistle, 24 teams will have moved on to the next stage. Of those 24, eight will advance directly to the round of 16 while the other 16 battle it out in a two-legged playoff to earn a spot in the next round of the bracket.
