Benfica confirm their place in the knockout play-off round of the Champions League with a comfortable win over Juventus in Turin.

After a thrilling finish to the UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase, the competition will gear up to hold its inaugural knockout phase playoffs with Friday's draw. The teams that finished from ninth through 24th in the league phase will take part in the knockout phase playoffs,

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Barcelona have been handed a major boost with midfielder Pedri returning for the Champions League clash against Atalanta.

Barcelona midfielder Pedri is reportedly back in training after missing their 7-1 win over Valencia in LaLiga on January 26. The 22-year-old missed the game due to gastrointestinal issues.

FC Barcelona Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Iñaki Peña (GK) – Jules Koundé, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martin – Frenkie de Jong, Pedri – Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha – Robert Lewandowski.

Heading into the final matchweek of the new UEFA Champions League format, the table has been flushed out to show where each side stands amongst their peers across the European continent.

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Hansi Flick warned Barcelona it must maintain its focus for the full 90 minutes to have any chance of winning LaLiga.

Liverpool lead the way, while Premier League sides Aston Villa and Arsenal in the top eight. Manchester City? Not-so-much.