The UEFA Champions League league phase wraps up Wednesday, with all 36 teams competing at once to close the opening portion of this year's new format in the tournament. Eighteen matches will kick off at 3 p. ET, as the top 24 teams moving onto the next round are finally determined after five months of action.
From a U. Five of the six have already guaranteed their spot in the knockout stage, while one side, PSV, are fighting for their UCL lives heading into the Group Stage finale.
Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and AC Milan have already secured a spot in the knockouts after recording five-straight victories - this after losing their first two matches in the UCL. However, on Wednesday, the Rossoneri are looking to become a member of the top eight, which would automatically book their spot into the Round of However, they are still fighting for seeding, looking to climb the table to earn a more favorable matchup in the next round.
PSV, featuringi Malik Tillman, Ricardo Pepi, Richard Ledezma and Sergino Dest, have an uncertain status, but the odds are in their favor due to some recent outstanding performances in the competition. Teams who finish outside the top eight will compete in the knockouts, with teams No.
Seeded sides are set to host the second leg of two-legged affairs. The first legs of the knockout playoff round will take place on Feb. Jacob Schneider. Pulisic G. Reyna Juventus T. McKennie Y.
