Bayern Munich enter Wednesday's Champions League Matchday 8 knowing that they will at least be in the playoffs, but a victory and some help could lock up a spot in the top-eight for the Bavarians. All 36 teams will be in action as 18 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

The draw for the Champions League knockout phase play-offs will take place at 11am GMT on Friday January 31, 2025. Live stream: The draw will be streamed live on the UEFA.com website on Friday. LIVE coverage: You can follow the draw with Standard Sport’s dedicated live blog.

With a spot in the knockouts already secure, Bayern Munich have a chance to sneak into the top eight of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday when the league phase comes to a close. Bayern enter Matchday 8 in 15th place but are just one point shy of a spot in the top eight and so direct passageway to the round of 16 is a real possibility for Vincent Kompany's side.

Flying in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich is stuttering in the Champions League. The Bavarian powerhouse lost 3-0 at Feyenoord on Wednesday for its third defeat of the campaign.

Bayern Munich's shock 3-0 defeat at the hands of Feyenoord last week seriously damaged their chances of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League table and progressing straight to the round