Trubin's goal was a classic Mourinho moment
A 98th-minute goal, scored by a goalkeeper, against your old club? That's got "The Special One" written all over it...
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Cristiano Ronaldo leads the Champions League in all-time goals and assists. Check out which other soccer stars are behind him.
Champions League talking points: Mourinho's master class, biggest disappointments, best moments, more
With all 36 Champions League teams in action simultaneously, Matchday 8 of the league phase delivered plenty of drama to cap a fun competition so far. ESPN FC's writers pick out their highs and lows of the tournament to this point.
Slot urges Liverpool to show UCL form in England
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was delighted to have qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League but even he admitted the 6-0 thrashing of Qarabag was unlikely to quell the noise surrounding their domestic form.
Are Arsenal favourites to win the Champions League? (0:43)
Mbappé slams Madrid loss: We didn't show desire
Kylian Mbappé slammed Real Madrid's attitude and inconsistency, saying the team aren't playing like "a team of champions" after a 4-2 defeat at Benfica saw them miss out on the Champions League top eight.
Will Liverpool use 6-0 UCL win as fuel in the Premier League? (1:38)
Mourinho reveals confusion before Benfica GK goal
José Mourinho hailed his Benfica team after a 4-2 win over Real Madrid kept them in the Champions League, while admitting that confusion over the goal difference needed to progress almost saw them eliminated.
Burley: Man City won't come close to winning the Champions League (0:37)
Klinsmann: Musiala's return is huge for Bayern Munich (2:12)
Arteta says Havertz puts Arsenal on 'another level'
Mikel Arteta has backed Kai Havertz to take Arsenal to "another level" after he scored and laid on two goals in the 3-2 Champions League win against Kairat at the Emirates Stadium.
Pep: City panicked over Mourinho's UCL strategy
Pep Guardiola revealed Manchester City were panicking over their Champions League hopes as Benfica pushed for a late goal against Real Madrid.
Burley: Barcelona's attack will be a huge threat in UCL knockouts (1:34)
Bodo/Glimt topple Atletico to reach UCL playoffs
Bodo/Glimt secured a spot in the Champions League playoffs after back-to-back upsets against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid to close out the league phase.
Should Enrique be worried about PSG after missing out on UCL top 8? (1:59)
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Are Chelsea more entertaining to watch under Liam Rosenior? (1:57)
Leboeuf: Benfica's goalkeeper scoring was a Champions League miracle (1:41)
PSG vs Newcastle United - Willock goal not enough as both sides drop into playoffs - as it happened
Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle go head-to-head in a huge Champions League clash on the final night of league phase action and you can follow live on ESPN.
Champions League as it happened: Napoli eliminated, Madrid fall into playoff
Enjoy all that happened in the 18 matches of the final matchday of the league phase in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona storm from behind to seal last-16 spot
With an assist and a goal, Yamal led Barcelona's comeback against F.C. København and helped the Catalan club secure a top-eight finish in the league phase of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Madrid, PSG drop to UCL playoffs in chaotic finale
Real Madrid were stunningly dumped into the qualifying playoffs of the Champions League by former coach Jose Mourinho on Wednesday and will be joined there by Paris Saint-Germain.
UEFA Champions League Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +19 | 24 |
| Bayern Munich | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +14 | 21 |
| Liverpool | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +12 | 18 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 17 |
| Barcelona | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 16 |
| Chelsea | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 16 |
| Manchester City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 16 |
| Real Madrid | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +9 | 15 |
| Internazionale | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +8 | 15 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 14 |
| Newcastle United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 14 |
| Juventus | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Atlético Madrid | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| Atalanta | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 12 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| Olympiacos | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| Club Brugge | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| Galatasaray | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| AS Monaco | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 10 |
| FK Qarabag | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 10 |
| Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Benfica | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 9 |
| Marseille | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 9 |
| Pafos | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| Union St.-Gilloise | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -9 | 9 |
| PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Athletic Club | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| Napoli | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| F.C. København | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 8 |
| Ajax Amsterdam | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -13 | 6 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 4 |
| Slavia Prague | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -14 | 3 |
| Villarreal | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -13 | 1 |
| Kairat Almaty | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -15 | 1 |