The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League delivered another thrilling night of football on January 29, 2025. With final group stage matches completed, several teams secured their spots in the coveted round of 16, while others advanced to the knockout phase play-offs. Here’s a roundup of the key results and standings.

UEFA Champions League Results

Manchester City 3-1 Club Brugge
- Manchester City made a stunning comeback to secure a spot in the knockout phase play-offs. Despite a first-half deficit, goals from Mateo Kovačić and an own goal from Joel Ordóñez turned the tide, with Brazil’s Savinho scoring to seal the win.
- Player of the Match: Mateo Kovačić
Stuttgart 1-4 Paris Saint-Germain
- Ousmane Dembélé’s hat-trick led Paris Saint-Germain to a dominant victory at Stuttgart. The French winger continued his blistering form, scoring in his seventh consecutive match across all competitions.
- Player of the Match: Ousmane Dembélé
Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic
- Morgan Rogers became the first player in Champions League history to score twice within the opening five minutes, leading Aston Villa to a thrilling 4-2 win over Celtic. Villa secured their place in the round of 16 with this decisive victory.
- Player of the Match: Morgan Rogers
Girona 1-2 Arsenal
- Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1, with Jorginho’s penalty and Ethan Nwaneri’s brilliant solo effort sealing the victory. The Gunners confirmed their spot in the round of 16.
- Player of the Match: Ethan Nwaneri
Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta
- Barcelona drew 2-2 with Atalanta, ensuring their progression to the round of 16. Lamine Yamal’s opener and Ronald Araújo’s header were canceled out by Atalanta’s resilience.
- Player of the Match: Lamine Yamal
Bayern Munich 3-1 Slovan Bratislava
- Bayern Munich triumphed 3-1 thanks to Thomas Müller’s header and goals from Harry Kane and Kingsley Coman. This result secured their place in the knockout phase play-offs.
- Player of the Match: Aleksandar Pavlović

UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Confirmed Teams

The following teams have secured their places in the round of 16:

Arsenal
Aston Villa
Atlético Madrid
Barcelona
Inter Milan
Bayer Leverkusen
Lille
Liverpool

Knockout Phase Playoffs Confirmed Teams

These teams will play in the new knockout phase play-offs:

Atalanta
Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich
Benfica
Brest
Celtic
Club Brugge
Feyenoord
Juventus
Manchester City
Milan
Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain
PSV Eindhoven
Real Madrid
Sporting CP

Upcoming Champions League Fixtures

Knockout Phase Play-offs: 11/12 & 18/19 February 2025
Round of 16: 4/5 & 11/12 March 2025
Quarter-finals: 8/9 & 15/16 April 2025
Semi-finals: 29/30 April & 6/7 May 2025

Conclusion

The final night of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League league phase delivered thrilling drama and unforgettable moments. With eight teams through to the round of 16 and another 16 heading to the knockout phase play-offs, the competition is shaping up for an intense battle as the knockout rounds approach. Get ready for more high-stakes action when the Champions League returns in February!