21.01.2026 12:22
The 7th week of the Champions League will conclude with matches played this evening. Many surprising results were recorded in the matches played on the first day, and the balance of the knockout stage and playoffs has largely taken shape. As of the 7th week, the only team to guarantee a spot in the last 16 is Arsenal. Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter, Liverpool, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Sporting CP, and Tottenham have secured their places in the playoff round. Kairat Almaty and Villarreal were the first teams to bid farewell to the Champions League.
The 7th week of the UEFA Champions League is concluding with critical matches that will change the balance in the groups.
EXCITEMENT OF WEEK 7 IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
The 7th week of the UEFA Champions League will end with matches played this evening. While many surprising results were obtained in the matches played on the first day, the balances for the knockout stage and playoffs have largely taken shape.
NOTABLE RESULTS FROM THE FIRST DAY
The results from the first match day of week 7 are as follows:
- Kairat Almaty – Club Brugge: 1-4
- Bodo/Glimt – Manchester City: 3-1
- Real Madrid – Monaco: 6-1
- Inter – Arsenal: 1-3
- Villarreal – Ajax: 1-2
- Tottenham – Dortmund: 2-0
- Sporting CP – PSG: 2-1
- Olympiakos – Leverkusen: 2-0
- Copenhagen – Napoli: 1-1
TEAM THAT HAS SECURED THE LAST 16
As of week 7, the only team that has secured a spot in the last 16 is Arsenal.
THOSE WHO HAVE SECURED THE PLAYOFF ROUND
Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter, Liverpool, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Sporting CP, and Tottenham have guaranteed their places in the playoff round.
TEAMS SAYING GOODBYE TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Kairat Almaty and Villarreal were the first teams to say goodbye to the Champions League.
FEATURED MATCHES OF THE DAY
GALATASARAY – ATLETICO MADRID
Galatasaray will host Atletico Madrid at RAMS Park in the 7th week of the UEFA Champions League. The match, which will start at 20:45, will be officiated by Istvan Kovacs from the Romanian Football Federation. The match will be broadcast live on TRT 1.
QARABAĞ – EINTRACHT FRANKFURT
Qarabağ FK, which has been experiencing a decline in recent weeks, will take the field against Frankfurt in Baku to keep their hopes of making the top 24 alive. Frankfurt, on the other hand, wants to maintain their claim for the top 24.
ATALANTA – ATHLETIC BILBAO
In-form Atalanta will secure a spot in the top 8 if they win this match. For Athletic Bilbao, the match is a "do or die" situation.
BAYERN MUNICH – UNION SG
Bayern Munich, notable for their 5 victories, aims to secure a spot in the top 8 with a win. Union SG is looking for points to keep their hopes for the top 24 alive.
CHELSEA – PAFOS
If Chelsea wins, they will continue their race for the top 8. Pafos aims to return from London with points to carry their chances for the top 24 into the final week.
JUVENTUS – BENFICA
After consecutive victories, Juventus wants to defeat Benfica as well to secure a spot in the top 24. For Benfica, losing points means a significant risk.
MARSEILLE – LIVERPOOL
Marseille has entered the top 24 with their recent rise, while Liverpool maintains their target for the top 8 with 12 points.
NEWCASTLE – PSV
Newcastle wants to hold on to the top 8, while PSV is fighting to stay in the top 24 with surprising results.
SLAVIA PRAG – BARCELONA
Barcelona has revived their hopes for the top 8 with the recent results. Slavia Prague, on the other hand, is in a mathematically difficult situation.