Lautaro Martinez scores a hat-trick as Inter Milan confirm their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable victory against Monaco.

Aston Villa knew a win last night over AS Monaco would have put them in a strong position to make the Champions League knockout rounds. As it happened, however, the Villans seemingly put in one of their worst performances of the season if the fan reaction is anything to go by.

Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday in the final round of league-phase matches.

GOAL US writers discuss the Champions League group stage, Reyna's future, MLS and big-name departures from NWSL to Europe

THE new-look Champions League group stage has finally been completed, with 24 teams now preparing to learn their fate in the competition. Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Barcelona were among

Bayern Munich beat Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in Matchday 8 of the Champions League yesterday, securing a place in the playoffs. The German side finished 12th in the

THE brand new Champions League league phase is over and we now know who will be facing who in the next round. All four of the English clubs have managed to advance from the first round with

Niko Kovac will be the new coach of Borussia Dortmund as last season's Champions League runner-up looks to rescue a troubled season.

"Borussia Dortmund has appointed Niko Kovač as their new head coach. The 53-year-old, born in Berlin, has signed a contract with BVB until June 30, 2026, and will officially take charge next Sunday after the club's Bundesliga match against Heidenheim," a club's statement read.

Following is a list of possible Champions League playoff and last 16 opponents ahead of Friday's draw: POSSIBLE PLAYOFF AND LAST 16 OPPONENTS: AS Monaco or Brest will face Paris St Germain or Benfica in the playoffs.

Manchester City staged a comeback against Club Brugge to secure a spot in the Champions League knockout stage, while Paris Saint-Germain also advanced

Manchester City came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and secure their place in the Champions League playoffs, as big guns Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain also won to progress, while AC Milan and Juventus will join them despite both losing on Wednesday.