The Champions League league phase is nearing its conclusion as teams, players and fans all around the world prepare for the next stage of competition.

The draw takes place at 6am ET on Friday, January 31 at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. First legs of the play-off round will take place on February 11/12, with the second legs on February 18/19.

The UCL league phase is over and we now know what the new format looks and feels like. But has it been a success?

United States men's national team striker Ricardo Pepi continues his scoring tear with a goal against Liverpool in the Champions League to give PSV the win. Savinho has given Manchester City life in the Champions League. His goal gives Man City a two-goal cushion over Brugge.

The Champions League is down to 24 teams, and yes, giants such as Man City and Paris Saint-Germain made it through in the end. Let's review the league phase and the best XI, and project who's winning it all.

The UEFA Champions League league phase concludes on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with all 36 clubs playing at the same time.

How do you follow all 18 games on 'Matchday Mayhem'? Come up with a running order and watch a bit of every one in turn, of course

Al-Hilal are ready to offer a water-watering fee for Real Madrid and Brazil international forward Rodrygo, who was on Liverpool and Manchester City’s radar.

The draw for the UEFA Champions League knockout-round playoffs takes place on the Friday after the final matchweek of the league phase.

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