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UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Standings and Format Update
Current League Phase Standings (After Matchday 4)
The UEFA Champions League has completed four matchdays in its new 36-team league phase format, with several teams establishing dominant positions in the competition.
Top Teams and Standings
Teams with Perfect Records (12 points):
- Bayern Munich
- Arsenal
- Inter Milan
Other Leading Teams:
- Manchester City: 10 points (unbeaten)
- Real Madrid: 9 points (only Spanish team in top eight)
Qualification System
The new format introduces a revised qualification structure:
- Positions 1-8: Direct qualification to Round of 16
- Positions 9-24: Enter playoff round
- Positions 25-36: Face elimination
Teams Facing Elimination
Several notable clubs currently find themselves outside the top 24 and risk elimination:
- Juventus
- Marseille
- Villarreal
- Ajax
Recent Key Results
November 4, 2025 Matches:
- Bayern Munich 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain
- Arsenal 3-0 Slavia Prague
- Atletico Madrid 3-1 Union Saint-Gilloise
- Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid (Real Madrid's first defeat)
Recent Highlights:
- Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Benfica (Schick scored)
- Barcelona 3-3 Club Brugge (thrilling draw)
- Galatasaray defeated bottom-placed Ajax (Osimhen hat-trick)
Competition Schedule
The competition continues with:
- League Phase: November through January
- Playoffs: February 2026
- Round of 16: March 2026
- Quarterfinals: April 2026
- Semifinals: May 2026
- Final: May 30, 2026 in Budapest
The new league phase format has created intense competition across all positions, with every match carrying significant implications for qualification and elimination.
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