Last term’s inaugural Champions League league phase was an overwhelming success and supporters are eager to witness similar drama and high-profile match-ups this season.
The expanded format offered a breath of fresh air and also supplied an array of upsets and memorable battles, with 144 games being played across the league phase in 2025–26.
The renowned supercomputer has been crunching the numbers ahead of the beginning of the league phase on Sept. 16, predicting the most likely position for each of the 36 participating clubs.
Here’s what the supercomputer has slated for the upcoming competition.






