Overview

• 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.