Does the Champions League Already Have Teams Qualified for the Round of 16 After Matchday 6?

The UEFA Champions League is entering its most decisive phase. With only two matchdays left in the League Phase, every point matters — and a single defeat could mean missing out on the Round of 16 or even the preliminary playoff.

Matchday 6 of Champions League delivered several surprises, including Real Madrid’s defeat, and now the battle for qualification is tighter than ever.

Which Teams Are Already Qualified for the Round of 16?

Although no team has mathematically secured a direct place in the Round of 16 yet, several clubs appear well on track based on their performances:

Arsenal, with a perfect campaign
Bayern Munich
PSG
Manchester City
Atalanta

Meanwhile, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid have dropped points but still control their own destiny. All three remain inside the current top eight.

Vinícius Júnior reacciona durante un partido con el Real Madrid.

Are Any Teams Eliminated from the 2025 Champions League?

At this stage, no club is mathematically eliminated, but Villarreal and Kairat — with just one point each — are virtually out, as they would require highly unlikely combinations of results.

After Matchday 6, the teams currently outside both the Preliminary Round and the Round of 16 are:

Benfica
Pafos
Union St. Gilloise
Athletic Club
Olympiacos
Club Brugge
Eintracht Frankfurt
Bodø/Glimt
Slavia Prague
Ajax

Who Would Play the Champions League Preliminary Round?

Among the clubs currently outside the top eight are several heavyweights:

Barcelona
Liverpool
Juventus
Chelsea
Galatasaray
Borussia Dortmund

Benfica, Athletic Club, and Olympiacos are also outside the advancement positions for now, meaning the final two matchdays will be absolutely crucial.