Manchester City suffered a setback in the Champions League after a 4-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, putting their advancement at risk. Despite holding a two-goal lead, PSG staged a remarkable comeback to secure the win. Man City now sits in 25th place but can still advance by defeating Club Brugge in the upcoming match.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, secured their spot in the knockout phase after a convincing 5-1 victory over Salzburg. The team, which had faced some challenges earlier in the season, rose to 16th place in the standings.
In other matches, Arsenal and Inter secured wins to climb to third and fourth place, respectively. AC Milan also notched a victory, moving up to sixth place in the standings.
Bayern Munich faced a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Feyenoord, dropping to 15th place in the standings. The team will need a strong performance in their final game to secure a favorable path in the knockout rounds.
Looking ahead, all 36 teams will compete in the final round next Wednesday, with the top eight teams earning a direct spot in the round of 16. Teams finishing from ninth to 24th will enter the knockout playoffs, with pairings set to be drawn at the end of January.
Overall, the Champions League continues to deliver thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes as teams vie for a coveted spot in the knockout stages.
