The 2021-2022 UEFA Champions League group stage is underway and so is the nine-month march to the final on May 28, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Only half of the field of 32 teams will survive the group stage. The top two teams in each group (A through H) will advance to the Round of 16 in February. The third-place teams receive a consolation prize: passage to the Europa League knockout round playoff, where they will face Europa League group runners-up.
If you’re familiar with international soccer, you know how the group stage works: Each team faces the other three teams at home and on the road for a total of six group matches. Each match is a chance to pick up points (three for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss).
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The teams are ranked within their group based on their points total. If two or more teams are even on points, the first tiebreakers are: (1) points in matches among tied teams, (2) goal difference in matches among tied teams, and (3) goals scored in matches among tied teams. The complete list of tiebreakers follows below.
The group standings and schedule below is updated throughout the tournament. Juventus, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Ajax were the first teams to clinch berths to the Round of 16.
PTS=Points, GP=Games Played, W=Wins, L=Losses, D=Draws, GF=Goals For (scored), GA=Goals Against (conceded), GD=Goal Difference (between goals scored and conceded)
Group A standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Manchester City | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 7 | +8 |
| 2. Paris Saint-Germain | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 |
| 3. Club Brugge | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | -6 |
| 4. RB Leipzig (E) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 | -5 |
Group A schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Wed, Sept. 15 | Club Brugge 1 , PSG 1 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 15 | Man City 6 , RB Leipzig 3 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 28 | PSG 2 , Man City 0 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 28 | RB Leipzig 1 , Club Brugge 2 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Oct. 19 | Club Brugge 1 , Man City 5 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Oct. 19 | PSG 3 , RB Leipzig 2 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 3 | Man City 4, Club Brugge 1 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 3 | RB Leipzig 2, PSG 2 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 24 | Club Brugge vs. RB Leipzig | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Nov. 24 | Man City vs. PSG | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Dec. 7 | PSG vs. Club Brugge | 12:45 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Dec. 7 | RB Leipzig vs. Man City | 12:45 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ |
Group B standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Liverpool (X) | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | +8 |
| 2. FC Porto | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| 3. Atletico Madrid | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| 4. AC Milan | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -3 |
Group B schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Wed, Sept. 15 | Atletico Madrid 0 , Porto 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 15 | Liverpool 3 , AC Milan 2 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 28 | Porto 1 , Liverpool 5 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 28 | AC Milan 1 , Atletico Madrid 2 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Oct. 19 | Porto 1 , AC Milan 0 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Oct. 19 | Atletico Madrid 2 , Liverpool 3 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 3 | AC Milan 1, Porto 1 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 3 | Liverpool 2, Atletico Madrid 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 24 | Atletico Madrid vs. AC Milan | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Nov. 24 | Liverpool vs. Porto | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Dec. 7 | AC Milan vs. Liverpool | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Dec. 7 | Porto vs. Atletico Madrid | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ |
Group C standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ajax (X) | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | +12 |
| 2. Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | -4 |
| 3. Sporting CP | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 7 | +2 |
| 4. Besiktas JK (E) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | -10 |
Group C schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Wed, Sept. 15 | Besiktas 1 , B. Dortmund 2 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 15 | Sporting CP 1 , Ajax 5 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 28 | Ajax 2 , Besiktas 0 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 28 | B. Dortmund 1 , Sporting CP 0 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Oct. 19 | Besiktas 1 , Sporting CP 4 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Oct. 19 | Ajax 4 , B. Dortmund 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 3 | Sporting CP 4, Besiktas 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 3 | B. Dortmund 1, Ajax 3 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 24 | Besiktas vs. Ajax | 12:45 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Nov. 24 | Sporting CP vs. B. Dortmund | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Dec. 7 | B. Dortmund vs. Besiktas | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Dec. 7 | Ajax vs. Sporting CP | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ |
Group D standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Real Madrid | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| 2. Inter Milan | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| 3. FC Sheriff Tiraspol | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| 4. Shakhtar Donetsk | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | -8 |
Group D schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Wed, Sept. 15 | FC Sheriff 2 , Shakhtar 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 15 | Inter Milan 0 , Real Madrid 1 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 28 | Shakhtar 0 , Inter Milan 0 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 28 | Real Madrid 1 , FC Sheriff 2 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Oct. 19 | Inter Milan 3 , FC Sheriff 1 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Oct. 19 | Shakhtar 0 , Real Madrid 5 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 3 | Real Madrid 2, Shakhtar 1 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 3 | FC Sheriff 1, Inter Milan 3 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Nov. 24 | Inter Milan vs. Shakhtar | 12:45 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Nov. 24 | FC Sheriff vs. Real Madrid | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Dec. 7 | Real Madrid vs. Inter Milan | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Dec. 7 | Shakhtar vs. FC Sheriff | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ |
Group E standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Bayern Munich (X) | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | +15 |
| 2. FC Barcelona | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| 3. Benfica | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| 4. Dynamo Kiev | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -7 |
Group E schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Tues, Sept. 14 | Dynamo Kiev 0 , Benfica 0 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 14 | Barcelona 0 , Bayern 3 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 29 | Bayern 5 , Dynamo Kiev 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 29 | Benfica 3 , Barcelona 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Oct. 20 | Barcelona 1 , Dynamo Kiev 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Oct. 20 | Benfica 0 , Bayern 4 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 2 | Dynamo Kiev 0, Barcelona 1 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 2 | Bayern 5, Benfica 2 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 23 | Dynamo Kiev vs. Bayern | 12:45 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Nov. 23 | Barcelona vs. Benfica | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Dec. 8 | Benfica vs. Dynamo Kiev | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Dec. 8 | Bayern vs. Barcelona | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ |
Group F standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Manchester United | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| 2. Villarreal | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| 3. Atalanta | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 4. BSC Young Boys | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | -5 |
Group F schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Tues, Sept. 14 | Young Boys 2 , Man United 1 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 14 | Villarreal 2 , Atalanta 2 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 29 | Atalanta 1 , Young Boys 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 29 | Man United 2 , Villarreal 1 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Oct. 20 | Young Boys 1 , Villarreal 4 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Oct. 20 | Man United 3 , Atalanta 2 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 2 | Villarreal 2, Young Boys 0 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 2 | Atalanta 2, Man United 2 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 23 | Villarreal vs. Man United | 12:45 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Nov. 23 | Young Boys vs. Atalanta | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Dec. 8 | Man United vs. Young Boys | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Dec. 8 | Atalanta vs. Villarreal | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ |
Group G standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. RB Salzburg | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| 2. LOSC Lille | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 3. VfL Wolfsburg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| 4. Sevilla | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
Group G schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Tues, Sept. 14 | Sevilla 1 , RB Salzburg 1 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 14 | LOSC Lille 0 , VfL Wolfsburg 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 29 | VfL Wolfsburg 1 , Sevilla 1 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 29 | RB Salzburg 2 , LOSC Lille 1 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Oct. 20 | RB Salzburg 3 , VfL Wolfsburg 1 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Oct. 20 | LOSC Lille 0 , Sevilla 0 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 2 | VfL Wolfsburg 2 , RB Salzburg 1 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 2 | Sevilla 1, LOSC Lille 2 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 23 | LOSC Lille vs. RB Salzburg | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Nov. 23 | Sevilla vs. VfL Wolfsburg | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Dec. 8 | RB Salzburg vs. Sevilla | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Dec. 8 | VfL Wolfsburg vs. LOSC Lille | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ |
Group H standings
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Juventus (X) | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 |
| 2. Chelsea | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| 3. FC Zenit | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 4. Malmo FF (E) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -12 |
Group H schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Tues, Sept. 14 | Malmo FF 0 , Juventus 3 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Sept. 14 | Chelsea 1 , FC Zenit 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 29 | FC Zenit 4 , Malmo FF 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Sept. 29 | Juventus 1 , Chelsea 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Oct. 20 | Chelsea 4 , Malmo FF 0 | Highlights | ||
| Wed, Oct. 20 | FC Zenit 0 , Juventus 1 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 2 | Malmo FF 0 , Chelsea 1 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 2 | Juventus 4, FC Zenit 2 | Highlights | ||
| Tues, Nov. 23 | Malmo FF vs. FC Zenit | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Nov. 23 | Chelsea vs. Juventus | 3 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Dec. 8 | Juventus vs. Malmo FF | 12:45 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Dec. 8 | FC Zenit vs. Chelsea | 12:45 p.m. | fuboTV , Paramount+ |
Round of 16
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Tues, Feb. 15 | Rd16 #1 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Feb. 15 | Rd16 #2 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Feb. 16 | Rd16 #3 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Feb. 16 | Rd16 #4 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Feb. 22 | Rd16 #5 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, Feb. 22 | Rd16 #6 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Feb. 23 | Rd16 #7 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, Feb. 23 | Rd16 #8 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, March 8 | Rd16 #1 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, March 8 | Rd16 #2 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, March 9 | Rd16 #3 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, March 9 | Rd16 #4 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, March 15 | Rd16 #5 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, March 15 | Rd16 #6 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, March 16 | Rd16 #7 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, March 16 | Rd16 #8 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
Quarterfinals
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Tues, April 5 | Quarterfinal #1 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, April 5 | Quarterfinal #2 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, April 6 | Quarterfinal #3 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, April 6 | Quarterfinal #4 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, April 12 | Quarterfinal #1 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, April 12 | Quarterfinal #2 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, April 13 | Quarterfinal #3 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, April 13 | Quarterfinal #4 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
Semifinals
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | TV channels | Stream |
| Tues, April 26 | Semifinal #1 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, April 27 | Semifinal #2 – Leg 1 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Tues, May 3 | Semifinal #1 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ | |
| Wed, May 4 | Semifinal #2 – Leg 2 | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
Champions League Final
| Date | Match | Time | TV channels | Stream |
| Sat, May 28 | Semifinal winners | 3 p.m. | CBS, Univision | fuboTV, Paramount+, TUDN.tv |
Champions League Group Stage Tiebreakers
The full list of UEFA Champions League group stage tiebreakers follow below:
- points obtained in group matches played among teams in question
- superior goal difference from group matches played among teams in question
- goals scored in group matches played among teams in question
- superior goal difference in all group matches
- goals scored in all group matches
- away goals scored in all group matches
- wins in all group matches
- away wins in all group matches
- disciplinary points total based only on yellow and red cards
- UEFA club coefficient
One twist to the tiebreaker rules: If there are three or more teams deadlocked on points and tiebreakers Nos. 1-3 help to separate one or more of those teams, then tiebreakers Nos. 1-3 are reapplied to any remaining teams that are still tied before moving on to Nos. 4-10.
