Paris Saint-Germain completed an impressive turnaround in form to reach the UEFA Champions League playoffs on Wednesday with a 4-1 win away at VfB Stuttgart securing a top-24 berth when all had seemed lost with three games to go.

So, the Champions League is down to 24 teams and yes, giants like Man City and Paris Saint-Germain made it through in the end. So let's review the league phase, best XI and project who's winning it all.

The UCL league phase is over and we now know what the new format looks and feels like. But has it been a success?

Manchester City nearly crashed out, but came from behind in the second half, and in the end, all European giants reached the knockout rounds of the Champions League.

How do you follow all 18 games on 'Matchday Mayhem'? Come up with a running order and watch a bit of every one in turn, of course

United States men's national team striker Ricardo Pepi continues his scoring tear with a goal against Liverpool in the Champions League to give PSV the win. Savinho has given Manchester City life in the Champions League. His goal gives Man City a two-goal cushion over Brugge.

Listen to Sportsound and follow live text updates of Celtic's final league phase fixture in the Champions League against Aston Villa.

Real Madrid managed a 3-0 win against Brest as Rodrygo scored twice (27', 78') and Jude Bellingham found the back of the net (56'). They reached the UEFA Champi

To many modern-day football fans, Pat Rice is probably best known for being Arsene Wenger 's assistant manager at Arsenal. However, to fans who have been around for a bit longer, Rice is one of the best and most consistent British right-backs ever.

USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi could be sidelined for two months after injuring his knee on Wednesday in PSV's 3-2 Champions League win over Liverpool.

The crash of a jet that collided with an Army helicopter was the latest to strike the sports world in the U.S. and globally. Here is a look at past incidents.