The last date of the renewed format of the UEFA Champions League took place this Wednesday, in what was a true super day with 18 matches simultaneously. The teams that were already qualified for the round of 16 were Liverpool, featuring Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, and Barcelona, who were unable to earn three points in the last matchday. The English team lost 3-2 to PSV from the Netherlands, while the Spaniards drew 2-2 with Atalanta from Italy.
The other teams that secured their place in the round of 16 were Arsenal, Inter with Lautaro Martínez, Atlético Madrid filled with Argentines and managed by Diego Simeone, Bayer Leverkusen with Exequiel Palacios, Lille, and Aston Villa with goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez. They will all have to compete in the round of 16 in early March.
On the other hand, the teams qualified for the playoffs (between 9th and 24th) were Atalanta, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Milan, PSV, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Monaco, Brest, Feyenoord, Juventus, Celtic, Manchester City, Sporting Lisbon, and Brugge. These teams will have to play in the playoffs in mid-February to determine the matchups for the round of 16.
Regarding the results of matchday 8 of the Champions League, there were notable victories such as Real Madrid's win over Brest 0-3, PSG defeating Stuttgart 1-4, Arsenal winning against Girona 1-2, Lille thrashing Feyenoord 6-1, and Atlético Madrid overcoming Salzburg 1-4, among other matches.
In summary, the teams qualified for the round of 16 were defined, and those that must compete in the playoffs to continue advancing in the Champions League. The excitement and great matches continue in this most prestigious club tournament in Europe.
