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Europe's Elite Jostle for Champions League Last-16 Places

On Jan 28, the final league-phase round will decide nine last-16 places as 17 teams compete with all 18 matches starting simultaneously; 15 teams have sealed progress, while PSG, Real Madrid, and Liverpool fight for direct qualification.
Amid a crowded table, eight teams are locked on 13 points, while Qarabag are on track after a Jan 21 last-gasp win.
At the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain host Newcastle United in a key match while Real Madrid can secure last-16 qualification away to Benfica , and Liverpool advance if they beat Qarabag at Anfield with Tottenham Hotspur's win at Eintracht Frankfurt also allowing direct qualification.
Already eliminated, debutants Kairat and Villarreal have lost six of seven matches, with Kairat Almaty bottom on one point, while Arsenal and Bayern Munich have secured last-16 spots.
Because goals scored matters for ties, several clubs beneath the top 24 can still force their way back, while FC Copenhagen visit Barcelona with eight points.

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