The UEFA Champions League is in full swing and we have already had a memorable Barcelona comeback on Tuesday and that is before Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City in Wednesday's big game. I am Jonathan Johnson bringing you a midweek update for all of your soccer needs.

Manchester City snuck their way into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday, avoiding elimination on a dramatic final day of the competition's first-ever league phase. Pep Guardiola's side entered halftime with a 1-0 deficit to Club Brugge but three goals after halftime ensured they would clinch a spot in the top 24 and participate in the knockout round playoffs with a 3-1 win.

Ousmane Dembélé delivered an impressive performance, scoring three goals as PSG took down Stuttgart and secured their seat for the playoff.

Luis Enrique's PSG were in danger of also missing the cut in November before they completed a remarkable turnaround, winning their last three games and scoring 11 goals

LONDON (AP) — Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa

Here's how to watch the Champions League match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

FC Barcelona beat Benfica 5-4 in a nine-goal Champions League thriller where the Catalans completed a comeback for the ages in the elite European competition.

Paris Saint-Germain achieved a great feat coming back from two goals down to earn an absolutely vital victory over Manchester City in the penultimate round of the Champions League group stage at the Parc des Princes.

Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa. Monaco or Brest vs. Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica (for the right to play Liverpool or Barcelona)

Jordan Henderson, recently linked with a move to AS Monaco, has threatened the Amsterdam club to try to force a permanent transfer to Ligue 1

Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli claims the club has already finalized its January dealings after signing three players.

Donnarumma, 25, has won three Ligue 1 titles and racked up 135 PSG appearances since moving to the Parc des Princes from AC Milan in 2021. He was recently linked with a potential return to Italy.