This week sees the 2nd day of the Champions League league phase (see the end of this article for an explanation of the new format). Here are the matches to be played this week. Paris Saint-Germain take on Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday at 9pm.
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Tuesday, October 1st –
Wednesday, October 2 –
A reminder of how this new league phase (which replaces the group stage) works:
UEFA website –
“With the new format, teams will play eight matches in the new league phase (formerly group phase). They will no longer face three opponents twice – home and away – but eight different teams, playing half of these matches at home and the other half away.”
Standings:
Qualification by ranking:
1st to 8th: qualification for the Round of 8.
9th to 24th: qualification for a two-legged play-off round.
25th to 36th: elimination from all European competitions.
