Stay updated with the latest UEFA Champions League standings for the 2025/26 season. Track how all 36 teams rank in the new league phase, follow points, wins, and draws, and see which clubs are on course for the knockout rounds.
UEFA Champions League Standings
UEFA Champions League 2025/26 – Standings
How the Standings Work
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36 teams compete in one large table.
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Each club plays eight matches: four at home and four away, against different opponents.
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Points system: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 for a loss.
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After all fixtures, the table ranks teams from 1st to 36th.
Progression to Knockout Rounds
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1st–8th place: Advance directly to the Round of 16.
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9th–24th place: Enter a two-legged play-off for the remaining Round of 16 spots.
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25th–36th place: Eliminated from the competition.
Why the Standings Matter
The Champions League standings don’t just decide who qualifies for the knockouts—they also determine the difficulty of the path ahead. Finishing inside the top 8 is crucial, as it avoids the extra play-off round and ensures better seeding.
Key Factors That Influence the Standings
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Form & Consistency – Clubs must maintain momentum across eight games against a wide range of opponents.
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Goal Difference – Often the deciding factor when teams are level on points.
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Head-to-Head Records – UEFA rules use head-to-head results to separate clubs tied in points.
Follow Live UEFA Champions League Standings
Check this page throughout the season for updated UEFA Champions League standings, including points, wins, draws, losses, goals scored, and goal difference. Whether you’re a fan or a bettor, staying on top of the table helps you track who’s on course for European glory.
Favourites of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League
The new season once again brings a wide pool of contenders. At least half a dozen clubs look strong enough to lift the trophy, making this campaign as unpredictable as ever. On the right night, any of these giants can outplay the rest, which only adds to the excitement.
Favourites
- PSG – the defending champions finally lifted their first-ever Champions League trophy last season. With a star-studded attack and renewed belief, Paris now aim to prove they can stay at the top.
- Real Madrid – with Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Fede Valverde, Madrid remain the ultimate Champions League club, always dangerous when the pressure is on.
- Barcelona – filled with young talent and a fluid attacking style, Barça are building momentum and could easily break through to the top this year.
- Manchester City – Guardiola’s side, led by Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, are still one of the most complete squads in Europe. Their depth and tactical brilliance make them a perennial favourite.
- Arsenal – Arteta’s tactical versatility, combined with a creative midfield and balanced structure, makes the Gunners a serious challenger on the European stage.
- Liverpool – Arne Slot has brought new energy to Anfield, while Mo Salah continues to deliver at the highest level. Their Premier League form could translate into another deep European run.
- Bayern Munich – Bundesliga dominance is nothing new, but Harry Kane’s hunger for continental glory makes Bayern especially motivated this season.
- Inter Milan – disciplined, defensive, and tactically sharp, Inter are a dark horse capable of upsetting any giant in knockout football.
History of UEFA Champions Leagues since 2000
Let’s look at the most successful teams of the UEFA Champions League in the past 25 years.
| # | Champions | Result | Runners-up |
| 2025 | PSG | 5:0 | Inter Milan |
| 2024 | Real Madrid | 2:0 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2023 | Man City | 1:0 | Inter |
| 2022 | Real Madrid | 1:0 | Liverpool |
| 2021 | Chelsea | 1:0 | Man City |
| 2020 | Bayern | 1:0 | PSG |
| 2019 | Liverpool | 2:0 | Tottenham |
| 2018 | Real Madrid | 3:1 | Liverpool |
| 2017 | Real Madrid | 4:1 | Juventus |
| 2016 | Real Madrid | 1:1 (5-3p) | Atletico |
| 2015 | Barcelona | 3:1 | Juventus |
| 2014 | Real Madrid | 4:1 | Atletico |
| 2013 | Bayern | 2:1 | Borussia |
| 2012 | Chelsea | 1:1 (4-3p) | Bayern |
| 2011 | Barcelona | 3:1 | Man United |
| 2010 | Inter | 2:0 | Bayern |
| 2009 | Barcelona | 2:0 | Man United |
| 2008 | Man United | 1:1 (6-5p) | Chelsea |
| 2007 | AC Milan | 2:1 | Liverpool |
| 2006 | Barcelona | 2:1 | Arsenal |
| 2005 | Liverpool | 3:3 (3-2p) | AC Milan |
| 2004 | Porto | 3:0 | AS Monaco |
| 2003 | AC Milan | 0:0 (3-2p) | Juventus |
| 2002 | Real Madrid | 2:1 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2001 | Bayern | 1:1 (5-4p) | Valencia |
| 2000 | Real Madrid | 3:0 | Valencia |
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