The UEFA Champions League returns on Wednesday with Matchday 8, which could very well be the most hectic and chaotic day in terms of results in football history. All 36 teams will be in action with 17 matches kicking off simultaneously at 3 p.m. ET, creating numerous scenarios for advancement. But what exactly does Barcelona need to achieve on Wednesday?

Barcelona

Table position: 2nd
Points: 18
Matchday eight opponent: Atalanta
Requirements: Although Barcelona has already secured a place in the top eight, winning their upcoming match against Atalanta at home is crucial. If Barcelona wins and Liverpool loses, they can finish at the top of the table based on goal difference. Barcelona has been the highest-scoring team in the Champions League this season, led by their star players.

Matchday 8 TV schedule

All times Eastern

Match	Time	How to Watch
UEFA Champions League Today pre-match	2 p.m.	Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
The Golazo Show	3 p.m.	Paramount+
Aston Villa vs. Celtic	3 p.m.	Paramount+
FC Barcelona vs. Atalanta	3 p.m.	Paramount+
Bayern Munich vs. Slovan Bratislava	3 p.m.	Paramount+

… (additional matches)

Champions League standings

Key: Positions 1-8 qualify for round of 16, while positions 9-24 advance to knockout phase playoffs, and positions 25-36 are eliminated.

Pos	Team	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	PTS
1	Liverpool	7	7	0	0	15	2	+13	21
2	Barcelona	7	6	0	1	26	11	+15	18
3	Arsenal	7	5	1	1	14	2	+12	16
…

For the complete list of matches and updates, please refer to the broadcast channels mentioned above.