Champions League: Which teams are likely to qualify for knock-outs?
What's the story
The first half of match-day 4 of the Champions League 2018-19 season produced some shocking results. With four groups having played their matches, several teams are in contention for knock-outs. Four more groups are set to play their fixtures tonight. The biggest shock was Liverpool's 0-2 loss against Red Star Belgrade. We discuss which teams, that were in action yesterday, could qualify.
Group A
Atletico, Dortmund to qualify from Group A
Group A is, somehow, settled at the moment and we all know that both Atletico Madrid and Dortmund are sure to qualify. Both clubs have 9 points each as Atletico defeated Dortmund 2-0 at home to avenge the loss suffered in Germany. Club Brugge are on 4 points and will book a berth for the Europa League. Bottom-placed Monaco's campaign is over.
Group B
Barca to end as Group B toppers
Group B saw Inter rescue a point against leaders Barcelona. The Italian club are placed second with 7 points as Barca have 10. Barca are likely to end as the group toppers. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur's campaign took a positive turn as they saved themselves from exit, post a 2-1 win against PSV. Spurs have 4 points and will fight for second place alongside Inter.
Group C
Group of Death balanced at the moment
This is perhaps the most balanced group at the moment and it could take until the last match-day to determine who will go through. 'Group of Death' saw Napoli play out a 1-1 draw against PSG. Napoli have 6 points from 4 matches. Liverpool's loss means they are second (6 points). PSG are third on 5 points with Red Star Belgrade fourth (4 points).
Group D
Group D somewhat settled with Porto dominating
Group D has seen Portuguese giants FC Porto dominate proceedings. Their 4-1 win against Moscow means that they are on the verge of qualification as they have bagged 10 points already. German side FC Schalke are second with 8 points in their bag and are likely to move through. Schalke beat Galatasaray 2-0 with the latter likely to settle for Europa League.