Benfica takes on Real Madrid at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. WET local time in Portugal, making it a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT start in the US, an 8 p.m. GMT kickoff in the UK and a 7 a.m. AEDT kickoff in Australia on Thursday.

GENEVA (AP) — Top English soccer clubs are profiting even more this season from prize money in the Champions League. Six English teams entered this Champions League edition — a record for one country — and after Wednesday's final round of opening-phase games five go direct to the round of 16 having placed in the top eight of the 36-team standings.

Today’s Champions League action features Real Madrid taking on Portuguese side Benfica in the League Phase. Kickoff takes place at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET (1 p.m. MST) on Wednesday, January 28, with a live broadcast on Paramount Plus.

The UEFA Champions League league phase reached its climax in thrilling fashion, with drama in the races for the eighth and 24th places.

LONDON (AP) — Here’s the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon, Manchester City. Monaco or Qarabag vs. Paris Saint-Germain or Newcastle (for the right to play Barcelona or Chelsea)