The league phase of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League will once again stage a spectacular finale, with all 18 matches kicking off simultaneously. Eight teams are locked on 13 points apiece, and every single goal will prove decisive to their fate. Which six sides will join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in booking their direct spots in the Champions League Round of 16? Which giants will be relegated to the knockout play-offs, where they will face one-off, do‑or‑die ties? All the suspense will be unveiled on the morning of January 29th!
[6]Paris Saint-Germain VS Newcastle United[7] 2026/01/28 20:00UTC
The final matchday pits Paris Saint-Germain against Newcastle United in the only direct clash between top-eight sides in this Champions League campaign. The two teams met in the group stage during the 2023–24 season, where Newcastle held the upper hand with a 4–1 home win and a 1–1 away draw.
PSG and Newcastle are currently locked on 13 points apiece, with six other teams also on the same tally behind them. As a result, it is almost certain that the losing side will drop into the play-off zone. Should the game end in a draw, both teams will most likely be condemned to the play-offs at the same time.