Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund all progressed through the UEFA Champions League phase, with the former qualifying directly for the round of 16 while the latter two face a play-off clash first.

Bayern Munich 3-1 Slovan Bratislava Bayern cruised to victory in Munich and finished in 12th spot. They’re seeded in the play-off round and will play either Celtic or

There is a long history of clubs winning the Champions League when their hopes of landing their domestic title have long fallen by the wayside. In 2005, Rafa Benitez's famous Liverpool team's victory came after they finished fifth in the Premier League.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is not entirely sold on the new Champions League format after his team barely scraped through to the knockout round, but called the experience an "incredible lesson" for his team.

With the Champions League's revamped 'league' stage over, attention turns to the play-off round, which takes place in two weeks