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After the last round of the league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League, UEFA released the best XI of matchday #8, with a Brazilian leading the attack!

João Pedro made the team, as did Bruno Felipe, right-back for Pafos.

Chelsea’s number 20 scored twice against Napoli in a very tough match, but it was enough to secure the Blues’ qualification for the UCL knockout stage.

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Meanwhile, Bruno Felipe scored a goal and stood out in the 4-1 thrashing of Slavia Prague, but unfortunately for the Brazilian, it wasn’t enough to secure a playoff spot for his team—or for David Luiz.

On goal difference, Benfica, managed by José Mourinho, clinched the spot, with a crucial goal from goalkeeper Trubin.

Next Stages 🏆

The league phase of the UEFA Champions League has come to an end, defining the eight teams that advance directly to the round of 16.

Meanwhile, another 16 clubs will compete in the playoffs for the remaining spots. The big highlight of this edition so far is the dominance of English clubs and Arsenal’s perfect campaign.

The Top 8: Who advanced directly?

Arsenal finished the phase with the best overall record, racking up an impressive 24 points (100% success rate), securing their spot in advance. Right behind, Bayern Munich confirmed their tradition with 21 points and second place.

The Premier League showed its full strength: in addition to Arsenal, Liverpool (3rd, 18 points), Tottenham (4th, 17 points), Chelsea (6th, 16 points), and Manchester City (8th) all secured their spots.

Pep Guardiola’s City struggled to beat Galatasaray in the last round, but managed to secure the final direct spot.

The list is completed by Barcelona (5th), who came from behind against Copenhagen to reach 16 points, and surprise package Sporting (7th), who had a solid campaign among the giants.

Playoffs

While the top eight advanced directly, teams finishing between 9th and 24th place will have to face the knockout playoffs.

The Drama of the Favorites The big surprise was the presence of heavyweights in the playoffs. Real Madrid, the tournament’s most successful club, and PSG, the current title holders (having won last season), failed to make the top 8 and now risk early elimination.

How does it work?

Full list of teams qualified for the Playoffs: Real Madrid, Inter Milan, PSG, Newcastle, Juventus, Atlético de Madrid, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Olympiacos, Club Brugge, Galatasaray, Monaco, Qarabag, Bodo/Glimt, and Benfica.

📅 Decisive Calendar

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