Champions League: How Many Points Needed for Top 8 Qualification This Season?

Only the top eight teams from the Champions League group stage will secure direct qualification for the knockout round. But how many points are necessary to finish in the coveted top 8?

As the Champions League group stage approaches its conclusion, there are just two matches left for each team to determine their fate. A study conducted in Spain has revealed that approximately 17 points—specifically 17.1—will be enough to guarantee a top 8 finish, thus avoiding additional playoff rounds. Currently, Liverpool is the only club to have achieved this milestone with a total of 18 points.

FC Barcelona aims for the target, while Real Madrid and PSG are out of contention

The symbolic target of 17 points remains within reach for FC Barcelona, who currently sit at 15 points. According to the study, the Blaugrana can secure their place in the knockout stage with just one more victory or by settling for two draws in their remaining matches.

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On the other hand, clubs like PSG (7 points), Real Madrid (9 points), and Manchester City (8 points) have already fallen short of the mark. For these teams, accumulating an additional 6 points will not suffice to reach the necessary 17 points for qualification.