AC Milan’s progress in the Champions League will be determined on a pivotal Wednesday. All 36 teams will play simultaneously at 3 p.m. ET in 18 matches. Milan finds itself in a favorable position: they can advance regardless of the outcome. However, to secure a bye into the last 16, they need to win against Dinamo Zagreb, who are already eliminated from the competition. Here’s a breakdown of what Milan requires:
Milan
- Table Position: 6th
- Points: 15
- Matchday Eight Opponent: Dinamo Zagreb
- Requirements: A victory guarantees a top-eight finish.
Milan’s season has been tumultuous, having transitioned from Paulo Fonseca as manager to Sergio Conceicao. Despite defensive issues, goals from Christian Pulisic have kept their Champions League aspirations alive. A draw could also suffice for them but would risk relying on others, given their goal difference is only +4, a precarious position among teams vying for similar points.
Matchday 8 TV Schedule
All times are in Eastern
| WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 | 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+ |
| Brest vs. Real Madrid | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Dinamo Zagreb vs. AC Milan | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
… and many more matches will be featured.
Standing Overview
Positions 1-8 will qualify for the round of 16. Positions 9-24 will qualify for the knockout phase playoffs, and positions 25-36 will be eliminated.
