Three football giants, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain, are facing a major threat of elimination from the Champions League. With only two rounds remaining in the league phase, they are battling to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
With two rounds remaining in the inaugural league phase of the Champions League, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain are facing a genuine threat of elimination. To secure automatic qualification into the round of 16, teams must finish within the top eight. Teams ranked ninth to 24th will enter a two-legged playoff round in February, with the winners claiming the remaining eight spots in the knockout phase.
Teams finishing 25th to 36th will be eliminated from the competition, missing out on even the Europa League. Currently, three European football giants are in danger. Paris Saint-Germain are teetering on the brink of elimination, holding the 25th position despite a much-needed victory against Red Bull Salzburg in their last Champions League outing. Manchester City have also struggled, languishing in 22nd place, far from the coveted top-eight spot. They face PSG in a crucial clash on January 22nd, a match pivotal for both teams. Real Madrid fare slightly better in 20th place, securing their first win in three matches by narrowly edging past Atalanta. It appears increasingly likely that a major team will miss out on the knockout stages.
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