Thiago Motta's Juventus are still in the race to end up in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League's standings, but will need to win against Benfica and also hope for some results on the different matches around Europe.

Benfica confirm their place in the knockout play-off round of the Champions League with a comfortable win over Juventus in Turin.

The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 playoffs are set, introducing a revamped format that replaces the traditional group stage with a league phase, ensuring high-intensity matchups from the start. Top European clubs will now battle in a knockout-style playoff round to secure a place in the Round of 16,