Champions League 2024-25: Which clubs have qualified for Round of 16 & playoffs after Matchday 7?

Liverpool and Barcelona have secured their place in the last 16 of UCL.

The group stage and knockout phase were completely re-structured for the 2024–2025 UEFA Champions League.

Teams in Europe are now competing against all 31 clubs in the quest for a knockout spot, rather than just the three in their tiny pod, as the previous group stage was eliminated.

Every club is seated around a single, enormous table, and they all have to play eight games to determine their fate. The top eight teams advance straight to the Round of 16, while the bottom eight teams are ousted from Europe and the next 16 teams in the standings are sent to a nerve-racking playoff round.

We provide you with a comprehensive look at the qualifying picture, including the teams that have been eliminated from contention as well as those that have mathematically qualified for the Round of 16 or playoff stage.

Which teams have advanced to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League?

By passing the playoff round entirely, the top eight sides in the league-phase table will advance straight to the Round of 16.

In addition to avoiding the danger of a playoff match, the teams will be seeded in the Round of 16 draw and will be paired with a club that ended lower in the standings, making it a highly sought-after position.

After defeating Lille, a French team, at home in late January, Liverpool mathematically secured a spot in the last 16 and became the first team to guarantee a direct place. Barcelona almost lost their chance to do the same when they were held by Benfica in a wild game, but they also gained momentum thanks to a goal from Raphinha in the 96th minute and secured a 4-5 win.

Which teams have qualified for the Champions League playoffs?

Places 9-16 will be placed in the playoff-round draw and get their favoured second-leg home match, while places 17-24 will be unseeded in the draw.

At this stage, none of the clubs below Liverpool and Barcelona have guaranteed a predetermined playoff spot, since the 16 clubs behind them have only assured themselves a playoff spot.

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