Bayer Leverkusen's hopes of qualifying directly for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 hinge on the result of their final game of the league phase against Sparta Prague on Wednesday (kick-off: 9pm CET).

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Letna Stadium forms the backdrop for a ‘David vs Goliath’ UEFA Champions League clash between Sparta Prague and Inter. Spirits are conflicting in this Wednesday-held European fixture, with the visitors pursuing three points to consolidate their chances in a nail-biting top-eight race.

Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa. Monaco or Brest vs. Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica (for the right to play Liverpool or Barcelona)

The UEFA Champions League league phase concludes on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with all 36 clubs playing at the same time.

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The Bundesliga champions spent much of the contest camped inside their opponents' half but were unable to add to their advantage before the interval

With just over an hour to go until kick-off, Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has announced his starting eleven to take on a plucky Sparta Prague side. The team from the Czechia capital are

Nigerian players experienced contrasting fortunes in Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League matches, as the group stage concluded with several dramatic encounters that determined their European fates

Closing in on automatic qualification for the last 16, Inter Milan will resume their Champions League campaign on Wednesday, when they visit struggling Sparta Prague. Inter's 13 points from six games puts them on track to avoid the playoffs, while Sparta's modest tally of four leaves them in the elimination places.

UEFA Champions League results on Wednesday: Real Madrid (ESP) 5 (Rodrygo 23, 34, Mbappe 48, Vinicius 55, 77) RB Salzburg (AUT) 1 (Bidstrup 85) Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) 4 (Dembele 56, Barcola 60, Neves 78, Ramos 90+6) Manchester City (ENG) 2 (Grealish 50, Haaland 53)