Champions League Update: Teams Clinching Spots for Knockout Stages After Matchday 6

Following the conclusion of the sixth matchday in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, we examine the teams that are virtually qualified for the knockout rounds.

As the Champions League nears its final stages, the standings are beginning to take shape with just two matchdays remaining. The matchups for the playoffs and round of 16 are gradually becoming clear.

Currently, the three French clubs participating in this stage are on a promising path. AS Monaco and Olympique de Marseille both secured victories this week and are poised to qualify for the Champions League playoffs set for February. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain, held to a goalless draw by Athletic Club Bilbao, has already earned direct qualification for the round of 16.

Potential Matchups for the Champions League Playoffs 2025-26

Home Team (First Leg)	Home Team (Second Leg)
PSV Eindhoven or Qarabag	Tottenham or Newcastle
AS Monaco or Bayer Leverkusen	Chelsea or Sporting CP
SSC Napoli or FC Copenhagen	Liverpool or Borussia Dortmund
Juventus or Galatasaray	FC Barcelona or Olympique de Marseille
Qarabag or PSV Eindhoven	Newcastle or Tottenham
Bayer Leverkusen or AS Monaco	Sporting CP or Chelsea
FC Copenhagen or SSC Napoli	Borussia Dortmund or Liverpool
Galatasaray or Juventus	Olympique de Marseille or FC Barcelona

Clubs Directly Qualified for the Round of 16

Clubs Eliminated After the Group Stage