Supercomputer Predicts Final 2024/25 Champions League Standings After Manchester City Collapse

Supporters witnessed rare January Champions League drama as Europe’s top teams battled for knockout round qualification in the revamped league phase. With the final round of fixtures taking place next week, the stage is set for a dramatic conclusion.

While Liverpool and Barcelona have already secured their spots in the top eight, ensuring automatic qualification to the last 16, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain face immense pressure. Meanwhile, Arsenal, Inter, Atletico Madrid, and others are in strong positions heading into Matchday 8.

Champions League League Phase: The Key Battles

Liverpool and Barcelona Lead the Way

Liverpool and Barcelona remain the only two clubs guaranteed a top-eight finish. Arsenal is likely to join them, with an 89.1% chance of finishing first. The Premier League leaders only need to avoid a major upset against Girona.

Inter Milan is also expected to secure a top-eight spot with a 97.7% probability, while Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, and AC Milan are likely to progress directly to the last 16.

Aston Villa, currently predicted to finish eighth, could leapfrog Atalanta, while Lille, Feyenoord, and Borussia Dortmund remain in contention for the final top-eight positions.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid Struggle

Two European heavyweights, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, are guaranteed play-off spots but are unlikely to finish in the top eight. Bayern’s chances of breaking into the top tier stand at just 7.9%, while Real Madrid’s odds are even slimmer at 2.9%.

Manchester City on the Brink

After a dismal campaign, Manchester City faces the real possibility of missing out on the Champions League play-offs altogether. Currently sitting outside the top 24, Pep Guardiola’s side must defeat Club Brugge on Matchday 8 to keep their European hopes alive. Opta’s predictions, however, suggest City has a worrying 36.2% chance of elimination.

Predicted Final Champions League Standings After Matchday 8

1. Liverpool
2. Barcelona
3. Arsenal
4. Inter Milan
5. Atletico Madrid
6. Bayer Leverkusen
7. AC Milan
8. Aston Villa
9. Atalanta
10. Lille
11. Feyenoord
12. Borussia Dortmund
13. Bayern Munich
14. Brest
15. Monaco
16. Real Madrid
17. Juventus
18. PSV Eindhoven
19. Celtic
20. Club Brugge
21. Sporting CP
22. Paris Saint-Germain
23. Benfica
24. Stuttgart
25. Manchester City
26. Dinamo Zagreb
27. Shakhtar Donetsk
28. Bologna
29. Red Star Belgrade
30. RB Leipzig
31. Sparta Prague
32. Sturm Graz
33. Girona
34. Salzburg
35. Young Boys
36. Slovan Bratislava

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