How did Arsenal and Liverpool perform in the 2025-26 Champions League league phase?

Arsenal finished at the top of the rankings, improving on their third-place finish last season, while Liverpool dropped from first to third.

Which teams improved their standing in the 2025-26 Champions League compared to the previous season?

Teams like Sporting CP, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Juventus, and Real Madrid all showed improvements in their standings compared to the 2024-25 season.

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Champions League Shocker: Sporting CP Soars!

Q: Which team made the biggest climb in the 2025-26 Champions League?

Sporting CP made the biggest ascent, climbing 16 places from last season and securing a direct spot in the last 16.

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Summary

Sporting CP made the biggest climb, up 16 places.
Manchester City climbed 14 spots after a poor showing.
Arsenal finished top, trading places with last season's leader Liverpool.

Champions League Shocker: Sporting CP Soars!

The final round of the 2025-26 Champions League league phase concluded with dramatic shifts in the standings. Sporting CP has made the most impressive ascent, climbing 16 places from last season and securing an automatic berth in the last 16.

Manchester City also experienced a substantial improvement, moving up 14 spots after a disappointing performance in the previous season. Bayern Munich, despite not finishing in the top eight last year, secured the runners-up position in this season's league phase.

Arsenal emerged as the top-ranked team, slightly improving their third-place finish from the 2024-25 season. They were the only team to beat Bayern Munich in this year's competition. Liverpool, the previous season's leader, has traded places with Arsenal and now sits in third.