Barcelona survived a scare to seal their automatic spot in the UEFA Champions League last 16 in midweek.Hansi Flick’s side narrowly missed out to Liverpool in the race for top spot in the league

Barcelona miss the chance to finish top of the league phase of the Champions League as they draw with Atalanta, who drop into the play-off round.

Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol, left, celebrates after his cross led to an own goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

Barcelona are set to host Atalanta to solidify their strong position in the standings. While most of the hard work has already been done, it remains important for Barça to secure three more points

Eight teams have been sent home as the tournament shifts from the group stage to the quarterfinals this spring.

With the old group stage scrapped, teams in the Champions League now battle all 35 other clubs in the hunt for a knockout spot.

Scouting the Last 16Liverpool have confidently stamped their ticket to the UEFA Champions League’s last 16, sealing their qualification with a game