The group stage at the UEFA Champions League officially came to a close on Wednesday and the standings are now final. Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal,

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.

The UEFA Champions League's Matchday 8 is set for Wednesday and chaos is expected. All 36 teams will be in action as 18 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.m. ET with so much left to be decided.

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Inter Milan vs Monaco in the UEFA Champions League

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.

Lautaro Martinez believes Inter have sent a 'strong message' by beating Monaco 3-0 in their last game of the Champions League league phase and securing a

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The new league phase of the Champions League has finished after a chaotic final gameweek, with Liverpool and Arsenal finishing first and third respectively.

Donnarumma, 25, has won three Ligue 1 titles and racked up 135 PSG appearances since moving to the Parc des Princes from AC Milan in 2021. He was recently linked with a potential return to Italy.

Simone Inzaghi's Inter have a big chance on Matchday 8 of the UEFA Champions League against Monaco as a win or a draw can secure the Nerazzurri a spot in the top eight, meaning they won't have to play the playoffs next month.