Who Celtic could draw in Champions League knockout play-offs today - Celtic await their fate ahead of a first Champions League knockout tie in 12 years

In simple terms: Celtic have already qualified for the Champions League play-off round and have no realistic chance of finishing in the top eight. The full version: Celtic would secure an extremely unlikely top-eight finish if they win at Aston Villa AND:

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When Lille lost its opening Champions League match in September, only a few bold gamblers would have bet on the Ligue 1 side to qualify for the last 16 of European club soccer's elite tournament.

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Whew! It’s the last round of the league phase of the Champions League! To prevent teams from tanking to gain some competitive advantage, all 18 matches are play

The new league phase of the Champions League has finished after a chaotic final gameweek, with Liverpool and Arsenal finishing first and third respectively.

Despite facing a much tougher route to the final, Manchester City and Real Madrid are among the favourites for the Champions League this season.