According to a report by UEFA, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the UEFA Champions League group phase concluded with a dramatic final round of matches that saw Chelsea produce a stunning comeback and Real Madrid suffer a shock defeat. The final results have now determined which clubs advance directly to the last 16, which enter the play-off round, and which are eliminated from the competition.

Chelsea were the standout performers of the night, overturning a first-half deficit to beat Napoli 3–2 on the road. The victory was crucial, ensuring the Blues secured a place in the knockout stage after a campaign that had seen inconsistency at times. Joao Pedro’s brace, assisted by Cole Palmer, capped a thrilling second-half turnaround, underlining Chelsea’s resilience when it mattered most.

Arsenal finished the group phase in equally impressive fashion, claiming a 3–2 win over Kairat Almaty to complete a perfect record of seven wins from seven matches. Liverpool dominated Qarabağ 6–0, boosting their goal difference and confirming their status as serious contenders for the later rounds. Barcelona also ended the group stage strongly, cruising to a 4–1 victory over FC Copenhagen and finishing with momentum heading into the knockout phase.

The biggest surprise came from Real Madrid, who lost 4–2 to Benfica. Despite Kylian Mbappe scoring twice, Madrid’s defensive frailties and two red cards ultimately cost them, dropping them down the final standings and complicating their path in the competition.

Other results on the final matchday included Bayern Munich edging PSV 2–1, Manchester City defeating Galatasaray 2–0, Inter Milan winning 2–0 at Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham claiming a 2–0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, and Bodo/Glimt upsetting Atletico Madrid 2–1. Monaco and Juventus played out a goalless draw, while PSG and Newcastle shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw.

The group stage is now complete, setting up a thrilling knockout stage in the Champions League for the teams that have advanced.