The UEFA Champions League 2024-2025 has introduced a new league phase format, where the first eight teams advance directly to the final eighths, while the teams located between the ninth and the second half contest a playoff round to secure their place in the eighths. As we approach the end of this phase, the competition for securing a position among the first eight is intense. Next, there is a detailed analysis of the teams that are most likely to be classified directly to the final eighths, based on their current performances, statistics and the projections of the betting houses.
1. Liverpool FC
Liverpool has shown exceptional performance in this season of the Champions League, keeping a perfect match with 21 points, which assures them the first place in the ranking. Their attack has been prolific, and their self-defence, which makes them serious contenders for the title.
2. FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona has ensured its direct classification to the eighth finals, occupying the second position in the table with 18 points. Although their position is safe, they can also be overcome by Arsenal or Inter, depending on the results of the last day.
3. Arsenal FC
The Arsenal is in the third position with 16 points and has practically ensured its direct classification to the eighth finals. Its performance has been consistent, and the betting houses give you a 1.001 fee to qualify among the first eight, indicating a high probability of success.
4. Inter de Milán
The Inter de Milán shares the third position with the Arsenal, also with 16 points. Its direct classification to the final eighths is almost guaranteed, and the betting houses assign you a 1.01 fee to finish between the first eight.
5. Atletico de Madrid
The Atlético de Madrid is in a favorable position to advance directly to the eighth finals. With a fee of 1.16 according to the betting houses, their ranking among the first eight is highly likely.
6. AC Milan
The AC Milan is very close to ensuring its direct classification to the eighth finals. Betting houses give you a 1.16 fee to finish between the first eight, which indicates a high probability of success.
7. Bayer Leverkusen
The Bayer Leverkusen is in a favorable position to advance directly to the eighth finals. With a fee of 1.16 according to the betting houses, their ranking among the first eight is highly likely.
8. Aston Villa
The Aston Villa has the opportunity to ensure its direct pass to the eighth finals if it achieves a positive result in its next match. Betting houses give you a 1.16 fee to finish between the first eight, which indicates a high probability of success.
Teams in the fight for the playoffs
Historic teams like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are currently out of the top eight positions and will need to win their next matches and expect favorable combinations to advance directly to the final eighths. Otherwise, they must dispute the playoffs round to ensure their place in the next phase.
It is important to note that although the betting houses offer projections based on current performance and statistics, the match is unpredictable, and the results can vary. Fans must be attentive to the final games of the league phase to see how the classifications are developed and which teams manage to secure their place among the first eight of the UEFA Champions League 2024-2025.
