Champions League: 12 Teams Seal Round Of 16 Berths; Intense Battle For Final Four Spots Awaits

With the Champions League group stage nearing its climax, the heat intensifies as only four coveted spots remain up for grabs after 12 teams secured their places in the knockout rounds.

Ahead of Wednesday’s thrilling matches, a dozen elite teams had already solidified their progression into the next stage: Manchester City, Real Sociedad, RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Lazio, Atletico Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund.

Joining this elite club are Arsenal and PSV, who sealed their Round of 16 berths in emphatic fashion. The Gunners, dominating Group B, trounced Lens 6-0 at the Emirates Stadium, securing their top spot.

Meanwhile, PSV orchestrated a remarkable comeback, overturning a two-goal deficit to triumph 3-2 against Sevilla just before the kick-off in North London, clinching their spot in the next phase.

As the group stage nears its climax, the remaining fixtures promise high stakes and fierce competition, with only four openings left for the eager contenders vying for passage into the Round of 16 in this exhilarating Champions League campaign.