The first ever Champions League league phase is in the books. After eight league games instead of six group-stage matches round-robin style, the top eight teams have been confirmed, teams placed No. 9 through 24 will enter the playoff stage and teams No. 25 through 36 were eliminated.

Twenty-four teams booked their spot in the Champions League knockout stage following the conclusion of the league phase Jan. 29.

With the Champions League's revamped 'league' stage over, attention turns to the play-off round, which takes place in two weeks