Tue, December 10, 2024
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UEFA Champions League permutations, scenarios: What teams need to qualify for Round of 16, knockouts in 2024/25

What each prominent club in the 2024/25 Champions League table must do to see themselves through to the knockout stage of the competition.
The article from MSN Sports outlines the scenarios and permutations for teams to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. It explains that the competition has moved to a new format where 36 teams compete in a single league table, with each team playing eight matches. To advance to the round of 16, teams must finish in the top eight positions. Teams ranked from 9th to 24th will enter a playoff round, while those finishing 25th or lower are eliminated. The article details specific scenarios for several teams, including how points, head-to-head records, and goal differences could determine their fate. For instance, teams like Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are highlighted for their strong positions, while others like Newcastle United and AC Milan are discussed in terms of what results they need in their remaining games to secure a top-eight finish or at least a playoff spot.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/uefa-champions-league-permutations-scenarios-what-teams-need-to-qualify-for-round-of-16-knockouts-in-2024-25/ar-AA1vA8an ]