With 18 games kicking off at the same time on Wednesday, The Athletic writers explain which one they are most looking forward to - and why

A bold new vision for the Champions League was launched this season. It has involved more games and more money for European soccer’s elite in a rebuttal to the threat

Liverpool defeated 10-man Lille 2-1 at Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday night and have now confirmed a top-eight finish in the league phase - an autom

Arne Slot was pleased that Barcelona played out injury time after Liverpool boss saw the final score of their match with Benfica

Liverpool send message as Arne Slot's untouchables sail into Champions League last-16 - Liverpool 2-1 Lille: Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott scored either side of Jonathan David’s equaliser as Aissa

Barcelona’s spectacular fightback against Benfica meant Liverpool would have to wait another week to be confirmed winner of the league phase of the new look Champions League.

Liverpool are on the verge of progressing into the knockout stages of the Champions League this season as they welcome Lille to Anfield on Tuesday evening. READ

League phase latest standings as 2024-25 season resumes - Liverpool are sitting pretty at the top of the new-look League table

It is only if they reach the semi-finals that the six-time European champions could face some of the pre-tournament favourites, with Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Manchester City among the sides who could be lying in wait.

The defending Spanish and European champions are showing interest in the in-demand left-back and are ready to wait until the summer of 2026 to make their move

The Champions League group phase comes to a close this week, with only two clubs officially qualified into the round of 16.Liverpool and Barcelona have confirmed their place into the knockout rounds,

How do you follow all 18 games on 'Matchday Mayhem'? Come up with a running order and watch a bit of every one in turn, of course