The UEFA Champions League 2024/25 group stage is over, and the historic Round 8 produced 16 matches across Europe, as it was for the very first time that a single Matchday of the premier continental league of Europe had this many matches.

Barcelona miss the chance to finish top of the league phase of the Champions League as they draw with Atalanta, who drop into the play-off round.

When the Catalans host Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday, FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will make at least three changes to his side.

Barcelona and Atalanta meet in Catalonia on Wednesday for their final UEFA Champions League game of the league phase. Hansi Flick's men are already guaranteed a top eight finish, but could yet finish top while Gian Piero Gasperini's side are attempting to confirm a round of 16 place alongside the Blaugrana at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

Barcelona led twice against Atalanta last night in the final round of the UEFA Champions League group stage and were in the driver’s seat to finish first in the standings.However, they conceded on

Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa. Monaco or Brest vs. Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica (for the right to play Liverpool or Barcelona)

Atalanta fought back twice for a creditable 2-2 draw away to Barcelona, but finish just outside the top eight and lose Giorgio Scalvini to a serious injury.

FC Barcelona's heroic comeback win over Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday could end up being worth over $50 million to the club.

Barcelona are set to take on Atalanta later tonight, in what will be their final game in the UCL league stage.The Catalans are currently second in the overall standings, with six wins secured out of