Which teams can still qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockouts?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandJanuary 22, 2026 at 02:48 PM

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As of January 22, 2026, the UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase has only one round of matches remaining, with many teams still vying for qualification. The top eight teams will automatically qualify for the last 16, while the next 16 will enter a playoff stage. The bottom eight teams will be eliminated from European competition. Arsenal and Bayern Munich have already secured spots in the last 16. However, prominent clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and PSG are at risk of missing out on automatic qualification and must perform well in their final matches to advance. The outcome of these final matches will determine which teams will progress in the UCL tournament.

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English Premier League 40% Al Jazeera Sport 40% Europe 50% Inter Milan 50% Bayern Munich 60% Arsenal 60% Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 70% Liverpool 70% Real Madrid 70% Barcelona ×290% UEFA Champions League (UCL) ×6100%

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