Champions League Group Stage Standings After Matchday 5: Arsenal Tops the Table

On the night from Wednesday, November 26, to Thursday, November 27, the fifth round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/2026 season concluded. As a result, London’s Arsenal climbed to the top of the standings after defeating Bayern Munich with a score of 3-1.

Also featuring in the top three are PSG and Bayern Munich. The eight best teams, which will directly advance to the Round of 16, include Inter, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, and Sporting. From ninth to 24th place, teams such as Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Juventus are positioned.

After eight rounds of the group stage, a table of 36 clubs is established. This process determines the top eight teams that proceed directly to the Round of 16, while the clubs ranked from ninth to 24th will compete in playoff matches for a chance to qualify for the knockout stage.