Benfica confirm their place in the knockout play-off round of the Champions League with a comfortable win over Juventus in Turin.

Thiago Motta's Juventus are still in the race to end up in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League's standings, but will need to win against Benfica and also hope for some results on the different matches around Europe.

Juventus enter Champions League Matchday 8 with a spot in the next round locked up, but if they are going to make the top eight and earn a bye into the round of 16, a lot has to go their way for them to jump 11 spots.

To continue their path in this season's UEFA Champions League, Juventus will have to go through the Play-Offs, with their opponent to be confirmed on Friday at 12:00 CET (one of PSV or AC Milan). The

Motta's side had already secured their place in the knockout-phase play-offs going into matchday eight, but the loss in Turin saw them slip to 20th in the 36-team standings

Manchester City face a blockbuster Champions League play-off tie against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich after scraping through the new league phase with a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge.

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With the Champions League's revamped 'league' stage over, attention turns to the play-off round, which takes place in two weeks

Juventus host Benfica in Matchday 8 of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff times and how to watch the game on TV or via streaming in the USA.

The Champions League entered a new phase in 2024 with a new structure and more teams. As the League Phase draws to a close, 24 teams will progress into the next round of the tournament. Eight teams qualify straight into the round of 16, whilst the other 16 who make it past the league phase will take part in a play-off to advance.

Arsenal have secured their place in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Mikel Arteta's side wrapped up their league phase campaign with a 2-1 win away at La Liga side Girona to finish third in the overall UCL rankings.

The final day of the Champions League league phase promises drama, excitement and movement in the standings.