How the league phase standings for the UEFA Champions League work and how teams level on points are separated.

The UEFA Champions League league phase reached its climax in thrilling fashion, with drama in the races for the eighth and 24th places.

Despite the chaotic match against Benfica last week and the disappointing defeat against Osasuna over the weekend, Real Madrid are still close to the top of the LaLiga standings and are in a good spot ahead of the second leg of the playoffs against Benfica, taking place on Wednesday at the Bernabeu.

The third matchday of the CAF Champions League group stage wrapped up on Sunday, delivering its fair share of confirmations and surprises. The headline clash saw FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo clinch a victory over MC Alger (1-0), thanks to a decisive penalty ...

The calendar flips to March during a big weekend for the Premier League title race.

For example, depending on how the knockout draw plays out, Newcastle United and Chelsea face the prospect of playing an English team all the way to the final. They could play each other in the round of 16, then the winners may meet Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-final, and Arsenal or Manchester City in the semi-final and final.

Newcastle progress to join Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham in Champions League last 16; Magpies will face Chelsea or Barcelona in knockout tie with draw on Friday at 11am