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January 28, 2026
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: LAST-16 SPOTS UP FOR GRABS ON BUMPER MATCHDAY
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Holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last-16 of the Champions League going into the final round of the league phase this week.
Fifteen teams have already sealed their progress to the knockout rounds but a further 17 sides will be competing for the remaining places with all 18 games kicking off at the same time tonight.
The top eight receive a bye into the last 16 while the next 16 teams enter Friday's draw for the playoffs, although PSG demonstrated last season that is no obstacle to lifting the trophy.
AFP Sport looks at what's at stake on matchday eight:
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