Champions League Concludes Group Stage with Historic 18 Matches Played Simultaneously

For the first time, all 36 teams compete at the same time, with key playoff and knockout stage spots on the line for several clubs.

The eighth and final group stage matchday of the Champions League features 18 games played simultaneously, a first in the tournament's history.
Four of the five German clubs—Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and VfB Stuttgart—are still competing for advancement, while RB Leipzig has already been eliminated.
Bayer Leverkusen is in the best position among German teams, needing a win against Sparta Prague to secure a direct spot in the Round of 16.
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund require victories and favorable results in other matches to avoid the February playoffs for teams ranked 9th to 24th.
Streaming service DAZN is broadcasting all 18 games, offering fans an 'XXL Conference' format to follow the action in real time.