The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase came to a dramatic close on Wednesday, setting up for an equally entertaining knockout stage that begins in two weeks' time. The introduction of the new format means the Champions League will introduce a new phase of competition in February when 16 teams will take part in the knockout round playoffs.

After a chaotic final Champions League league phase matchday, Real Madrid now know their two potential opponents for the knockout phase playoffs.

Real Madrid will put its LaLiga lead to the test with a crucial visit to Cornellà, where it will face an Espanyol side desperate for points to escape the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Barcelona hosts Alavés at Montjuïc,