Qualifiers to emerge as champions League set for knock-out phase

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As hostilities resume in the UEFA Champions league tonight teams will be seeking to get a final ticket to the knockout stage of the most lucrative football league.

Twelve teams are through to the round of 16, with seven more teams vying for the four remaining berths when the group stage concludes on tonight.

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In Group A: PSG have the head-to-head advantage over Arsenal on away goals so will clinch first place with a win or as long as the Gunners do not overtake them on points.
Ludogorets have the head-to-head advantage over Basel on away goals so will seal the third spot with a victory.

Basel needs to finish ahead of Ludogorets on points or will come fourth loose out on European football this season .

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In Group B:Napoli beat Benfica on matchday two so Napoli only needs a draw to top the group. Whoever wins that game will go through in first place, and both will be through regardless if Besiktas loses.Besiktas qualifies with a win and would top the group if the other match is drawn.

If Besiktas draw they will only progress if Napoli loses, since Benfica have the head-to-head advantage over the Turkish side, unlike the Serie A club.Dynamo will finish fourth.
In Group C: Messi sealed Barcelona place with a brace against Celtic on Matchday two
The positions are settled: Barcelona first, City second, Mönchengladbach third, Celtic fourth.

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In group D: Atletico Madrid are through and also top the also top the group German champions and form UEFA champions Bayern will settle for second spots.

TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER: all kick-offs 20:45CET

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