Of the 16 teams that will make up the bracket, 10 are already certain to be there. We await tomorrow’s matches.
BAYERN MUNICH
Bayern Munich‘s flawless run – 12 points in 4 matches – has allowed the Bavarians to secure the top spot in Group A with two games still to be played.
REAL MADRID
Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid will be among the top 16 teams in Europe again. 4 victories in as many matches have already ensured this certainty for the Spanish team, who just need to avoid a loss against Napoli to qualify as the leaders already with a match in hand in Group C.
REAL SOCIEDAD
Three victories and the draw against Inter have been enough for Real Sociedad so far to secure passage to the next round. The last two matchdays will determine whether they finish in the 1st or 2nd position.
INTER
A completely similar situation applies to Simone Inzaghi’s team. If Inter and Real Sociedad were to win their next matches as well, it will be the direct clash that will determine the order of the group on the last day. The game will be played at San Siro.”
ATLETICO MADRID
The victory at Feyenoord away, confirms Atletico Madrid at the top of Group E with 11 points. Lazio is in pursuit just one point behind, dreaming of the top spot, while the Dutch team is now officially relegated to the Europa League.
LAZIO
The victory against Celtic and Atletico’s subsequent win over Feyenoord have also secured Lazio’s passage to the next round. In Madrid against Atletico, Sarri’s team will play for the top spot, but they will need to win to claim the lead in the group.
Borussia Dortmund
Thanks to the three points earned against Milan at San Siro, Borussia Dortmund has secured another qualification. To determine whether they will finish in first or second place, the final matchday will be crucial, where avoiding a loss against PSG will be enough to maintain the top position.
MANCHESTER CITY
Nothing different was expected from the defending tournament, who had already secured qualification for the knockout stage after 4 match-days. The victory against Leipzig only adds the certainty of finishing at the top.
Leipzig
Despite the comeback defeat at the Etihad Stadium, the Germans were already assured of a spot in the round of 16. After tonight, they now know they qualify as the second-placed team.
BARCELONA
A victory against Porto was needed to advance, and it has arrived: Barcelona also secures a spot in the round of 16
