Sports News of Thursday, 22 January 2026

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UCL: Teams that have qualified for Round of 16, knockout phase play-offs so far

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Following the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League matches this week on Wednesday, DAILY POST brings you the teams that have qualified for the Round of 16 and knockout phase play-offs so far.

Chelsea, Barcelona, Newcastle United and Juventus are the latest teams to secure their places in the Champions League Round of 16 or knockout phase play-offs.

Bayern Munich, meanwhile, has joined Arsenal in qualifying directly for the Round of 16 already.

The top eight overall will progress directly to the Round of 16 stage, teams that finish from ninth to 24th will contest the knockout phase play-offs, with the winners going through to the last-16.

Teams that have qualified for the Round of 16, knockout phase play-offs so far:

Confirmed in Round of 16: Arsenal and Bayern Munich

Confirmed in Round of 16 or knockout phase play-offs: Chelsea, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle, PSG, Real Madrid, Sporting CP, Tottenham, Atalanta and Atletico Madrid.