The league stage of Champions League It reaches its final day this week with more to be decided. Between Tuesday and Wednesday, a total of 18 matches will be played corresponding to the penultimate day. The situation of each of the 36 teams is as follows:
1
Liverpool
18 points (+12 goals)
Almost classified for the round of 16, it depends on itself to take the lead as it is the only team to maintain a complete victory. Lille accepted.
2
Barcelona
15 points (+14 goals)
The playoff is certain and the fact of being in the ‘Top8’ is more than on the right track to directly qualify for the round of 16. Visit Benfica.
3
Arsenal
13 points (+9 goals)
It depends on himself to get a place in the ‘Top8’. It will be yours if you beat Dinamo Zagreb at home.
4
Leverkusen
13 points (+7 goals)
If they win at the Metropolitano against Atlético de Madrid they will secure a place for the round of 16. It looks like no simple task.
5
Aston Villa
13 points (+6 goals)
Even the most optimistic of their fans are not confident of reaching the penultimate round because they know that if they win in the field of Monaco they will be a team in the round of 16 without going through the playoffs.
6
Inter
13 points (+6 goals)
Having only scored one goal so far in the Champions League, which was 1-0 at Leverkusen, they will go into this penultimate matchday knowing that they will be a team in the round of 16 if they beat Sparta in Prague.
7
Brest
13 points (+4 goals)
Undoubtedly, the great revelation of the Champions League so far. They play away to Shakhtar knowing that if they win they will qualify for the round of 16 when they face Real Madrid on the final day.
8
Lille
13 points (+3 goals)
Executioner of Atlético and Real Madrid on other days, he reached the penultimate knowing that a win would put him in the round of 16. However, they will not have an easy time visiting leaders Liverpool.
9
Dortmund
12 points (+9 goals)
Well positioned to secure at least the playoffs, they maintain the hope of accessing the ‘Top8’. Visit Bologna.
10
Bayern Munich
12 points (+9 goals)
He doesn’t count on himself to be in the ‘Top8’, but he trusts that someone will help him make it on the final day. He will not disappoint at home against Dinamo Zagreb.
11
In. Madrid
12 points (+4 goals)
He hosts Leverkusen in a rivalry that promises intense emotions with the aim of securing a playoff spot and knows that a win will give him plenty of options to continue fighting for the ‘Top8’
12
Milan
12 points (+3 goals)
So close to securing at least the playoffs, they want a win to try to keep fighting to be in the ‘Top8’. Accept Girona.
13
Atalanta
11 points (+9 goals)
With the playoff spot on the right track, they have no choice but to win and pray to maintain their ‘Top 8’ chances. It is difficult because it needs third parties, but it is a very favorite to receive Sturm Graz.
14
Juventus
11 points (+4 goals)
They hope to make the playoffs and they will make sure if they win in Bruges. If he does, he can still fight for the ‘Top8’ if other results go in his favor.
15
Benfica
10 points (+3 goals)
The realistic goal cannot be other than going to a playoff place, but mathematically, even if it does not depend on himself, he still has the option (although unlikely) of the ‘Top8’. Accept Barça.
16
Monaco
10 points (+2 goals)
With some remote ‘Top8’ options, the challenge is to win to be close or even secure a playoff spot. Aston Villa host.
17
Sports of Portugal
10 points (+2 goals)
Losing their last two Champions League games has separated them from the fight for the ‘Top 8’, but they will want to recover in time to avoid missing out on the playoffs as well. Visit a Leipzig that has already been removed.
18
Feyenoord
10 points (-1 goal)
With the option of being in the ‘Top8’ like a chimera, they are looking for a victory to move closer to securing a playoff spot. Accept Bayern, a tough nut to crack.
19
witches
10 points (-2 goals)
With fighting for the ‘Top 8’ as a utopia although mathematically possible, they want points to be sure of being in the playoffs. Receiving Juventus.
20
real Madrid
9 points (+1 goal)
Only a miracle, implausible despite what the math says and lots of favors from third parties, will put him in the ‘Top8’. So they are focused on winning to secure a playoff spot. Receive Salzburg.
21
Celtic
9 points (0 goals)
It is up to himself to achieve a place in the playoffs, even if the win may not yet secure it in this penultimate round. Accepts minimum Young Boys players.
22
City of Manchester
8 points (+4 goals)
The game was played at home against none other than Paris Saint-Germain. A loss, while not eliminating him, could mean he can’t count on himself in the fight for a playoff spot on the final day.
23
PSV
8 points (+2 goals)
It depends on himself but he must not stumble if he wants to enter the playoffs. Visit the always uncomfortable ‘Little Maracaná’ of Estrella Roja.
24
Dinamo Zagreb
8 points (-5 goals)
It is up to him to achieve a place in the playoffs but it will not be easy. Visit a complex square like Arsenal field.
25
Paris Saint-Germain
7 goals (0 goals)
They host Manchester City and the fact that Guardiola’s team are direct rivals in the battle for the playoff places means they still have to rely on themselves to get one of them. Of course, if they lose they can still be eliminated on this final day.
26
Stuttgart
7 points (-3 goals)
It’s not up to themselves but they have to go for the win to continue fighting for one of the playoff spots. Visit Slovan Bratislava and on the final day they will host PSG.
27
Shakhtar
4 points (-8 goals)
To get into the playoffs, it’s really tough for them but they need to win to keep another option if another result would benefit them. Play at home against Brest.
28
Sparta Prague
4 points (-11 goals)
It will be more than difficult for them to achieve a place in the playoffs, but if they want to maintain their chances they will not fail at home against Inter.
29
Sturm Graz
3 points (-5 goals)
Only a miracle will decide them for the playoffs, but it means starting with a win in Atalanta’s field.
30
Girona
3 points (-6 goals)
His chances of qualifying for the playoffs are remote, but whether to keep them or out of simple pride, he will visit Milan in search of a win.
31
Red Star
3 points (-9 goals)
He’s almost gone, but will still look for success by hosting PSV at the ‘Little Maracaná’
32
Salzburg
3 points (-15 goals)
Visit Real Madrid in what promises to be a match where their elimination is mathematically confirmed, but a victory and an unlikely carom could still give them some options.
33
Bologna
2 points (-6 goals)
Already eliminated from its first appearance in the European Cup with the Champions League format, it hosts Dortmund with the aim of opening its record of victories.
34
Leipzig
0 points (-7 goals)
Far from the level expected of them, Marco Rose’s men already know that they will not continue in the Champions League but they receive Sporting de Portugal with the challenge of achieving success and making life miserable for Gyökeres and company.
35
Slovan Bratislava
0 points (-16 goals)
Already eliminated and in search of what were their first points, they received Stuttgart.
36
Boys
0 points (-19 goals)
Bottoms with the worst goal difference and no points, visit a Celtic who still have options.
Source: La Verdad
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