The Champions League's inaugural league phase culminates in an exhilarating final day where 25 out of 36 teams are still vying for progression. All 18 matches will kick off simultaneously, resulting in 16 matches impacting teams' futures. Notably, Manchester City faces potential elimination following a recent defeat. The revamped format replaces dull endings seen in previous seasons, as highlighted by Jamie Carragher. Teams in the top eight automatically advance to the knockout round, while the bottom teams face elimination with no Europa League entry. Highlights and commentary will be extensively covered across various BBC platforms.
All 18 games will be played at the same time - at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, with 16 matches having something on the line.
Those finishing in the top eight automatically progress to the last 16, where they will be seeded.
It's been brilliant, instead of the borefest we've had for years on the last matchday, wrote ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher on social media.
The play-off ties take place in mid-February, with the last-16 matches determining who will advance further in the competition.
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