The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase came to a dramatic close on Wednesday, setting up for an equally entertaining knockout stage that begins in two weeks' time. The introduction of the new format means the Champions League will introduce a new phase of competition in February when 16 teams will take part in the knockout round playoffs.

On Wednesday night, Bayern Munich finished the league phase of the revamped European Champions League with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Slovan Bratislava at the Allianz Arena.

Previewing Monaco vs Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday, including team news, predictions and how to watch on TV.

Benjamin Pavard addressed the media in the build-up to tonight’s Champions League meeting between Inter Milan and Monaco. During his pre-match interview with the club’s official website, he revealed his motives for swapping Bayern Munich for Serie A.

Niko Kovac will be the new coach of Borussia Dortmund as last season's Champions League runner-up looks to rescue a troubled season.

Only one Villa player has been booked three times in the league phase, which is Diego Carlos. The Brazilian is therefore suspended against Monaco, but may not have been included in the squad anyway as he closes in on a move to Fenerbahce. READ | Why Ollie Watkins 'got a bit frustrated' as striker closes in on Aston Villa history

While eight clubs have already booked their place in the Champions League's round of 16, another 16 - including some of the competition's biggest hitters - face a play-off round

While eight clubs have already booked their place in the Champions League's round of 16, another 16 - including some of the competition's biggest hitters - face a play-off round

Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

Elsewhere, Celtic will face six-time European champions Bayern Munich, after the Scottish champions reached the knockout stages for the first time in 12 years. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Manchester City and Celtic are set for blockbuster UEFA Champions League play-off ties, but who do they meet? Who could Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa face?

Highlights from the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 knockouts draw taking place at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.