Scenarios for knockout phase qualification with leaders Liverpool on the verge of round of 16 spot along with Barcelona

Which teams are in the hunt for automatic qualification for the last 16? Who's on the brink of elimination? What about the playoffs?

Matchday 7 kicks off on January 21, 2025, with two thrilling fixtures: Aston Villa vs. Monaco and Atalanta vs. Sturm Graz

The UEFA Champions League is back this week with some huge games across the continent in the penultimate matchday of the league phase. Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa all have good chances to qualify for the Round of 16 if they get a win in Matchday 7.

With the teams placed from ninth to 24th securing a spot in the playoff round, it means those places between 25th and 33rd are still in with a fighting chance. Bologna, for example, have just two points from six games but two wins now could propel them to the top 24 (if results go in their favour).

Barcelona are set to resume their UCL campaign on Tuesday as they take on SL Benfica at the Estádio da Luz in their seventh league game of the season. The Blaugrana have been in formidable form,