Liverpool are through to the Champions League knockout stages, but two players are now just one booking away from a one-match suspension after the win over Lille

The 2024-25 Premier League's chase for European qualification is thick and heavy, with as many as a dozen teams harboring hope of making it to the next season's UEFA Champions League, Europa League, or Conference League.

Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica in dramatic fashion on Tuesday in UEFA Champions League action, taking part in Matchday 7's wildest game so far with a 5-4 win. Benfica

RB Leipzig is still winless in the competition and sits at 0-0-6 with no chance of advancing. Sporting CP has lost two straight in Champions League play and dropped to the unseeded section of those who will advance to the knockout phase. When: Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 12:45 p.m. EST

Which teams are in the hunt for automatic qualification for the last 16? Who's on the brink of elimination? What about the playoffs?

UEFA Champions League standings after Tuesday's matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

The latest Newcastle United news as Eddie Howe is looking to lead his side back to Champions League football next season

The Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb UEFA Champions League match will be played at the Emirates Stadium in London, UK, on Wednesday, Jan 22.

The UEFA Champions League returns Jan. 21 after a break that lasted over a month. Barcelona and Liverpool headline Tuesday's action.

Follow our live build-up, with comprehensive team news coverage, ahead of our full text and photo commentary stream.

Follow our live build-up, with comprehensive team news coverage, ahead of our full text and photo commentary stream.