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

The UEFA Champions League group stage, in the first year of a new format, concludes Wednesday. Here's what to know, including how to watch.

Milan's Champions League knockout stage fate will be decided on Wednesday as 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. But what does Milan need on Wednesday to reach their goals?

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.

Manchester City snuck their way into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday, avoiding elimination on a dramatic final day of the competition's first-ever league phase. Pep Guardiola's side entered halftime with a 1-0 deficit to Club Brugge but three goals after halftime ensured they would clinch a spot in the top 24 and participate in the knockout round playoffs with a 3-1 win.

With the old group stage scrapped, teams in the Champions League now battle all 35 other clubs in the hunt for a knockout spot.