Halfway through the penultimate round of the Champions League group phase, for the first time in a league format containing 36 teams, the qualification equations are finally beginning to take shape.

Top eight advance directly to Round of 16. Teams ranked 9-24 will compete in knockout round play-offs to determine the remaining spots in the last 16.

Real Madrid is scouring the transfer market to find a solution to their problem position at left-back with Alphonso Davies seeming close to turning down a move to Spain.

AC Milan are in Champions League action in front of their own fans tonight as they hope to extend their winning streak to five games against Girona.Milan have surged up the table after they lost

AC Milan manager Sérgio Conceição stressed the importance of continuous improvement, regardless of recent Champions League victories. He highlighted the players' commitment to working hard and evolving their game.

The UEFA Champions League continues Jan. 22 with Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City highlighting the day of fixtures. Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and more are in action as well. Predictions for the full slate of matches below.

A UEFA simulation study offers Girona a lifeline and suggests the cut-off points required to progress in the 24/25 Champions League.

Girona have been unable to recapture last season's momentum where they led the LaLiga table for much of the campaign as they sit eighth this season, but coach Michel said he expected a turnaround in the second half of the campaign.

Real Madrid’s struggles in big games, including back-to-back heavy losses to FC Barcelona by over three goals, have sparked rumors of Carlo Ancelotti’s departure. However, the Italian coach decisively addressed the speculation.

Real Madrid have been linked with an €8 million move for LaLiga defender Miguel Guiterrez, who plays for Girona.

While Liverpool narrowly missed clinching top spot with a game to spare in the Champions League despite a 2-1 defeat of French side Lille on Tuesday, manager Arne Slot said finishing in the top eight and avoiding two playoff games was the most important thing.

Jude Bellingham has been awarded the La Liga Player of the Month trophy for December. He was presented with the award ahead of Real Madrid's La Liga showdown ag