Barcelona miss the chance to finish top of the league phase of the Champions League as they draw with Atalanta, who drop into the play-off round.

With the old group stage scrapped, teams in the Champions League now battle all 35 other clubs in the hunt for a knockout spot.

Barcelona winger Raphinha said that he understood Lamine Yamal's angry reaction to being substituted "very well" after he was taken off in Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday. ( More Football News) The draw means Barcelona finished second in the 36-team league, ensuring a bye through the play-off round.

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Lewandowski's team-mate Raphinha also scored a double in that game, including a last-minute winner, and the Brazilian is just one behind in the charts for this season with a total of eight.

As the group stage phase of the Champions League concludes, Hansi Flick has already established the core group of players who will likely play key roles in Barcelona’s quest for the final. Out of

As one of the world's most prominent football competitions, the UEFA Champions League can be a breeding ... Kane was also on target in Barcelona, only for Raphinha to storm up the charts with ...

Enjoy live updates from Tuesday's Champions League action as Liverpool took on Lille, Benfica took on Barcelona and Atlético Madrid took on Bayer Leverkusen.

Barcelona twice fight back from two goals down - and two Wojciech Szczesny howlers - to snatch a dramatic victory at Benfica.

Barca's 2-2 draw with Atalanta showed their Champions League campaign in microcosm. Flick has plenty of food for thought

The new league phase of the Champions League has finished after a chaotic final gameweek, with Liverpool and Arsenal finishing first and third respectively.