The revamped Uefa Champions League reaches a critical moment on Wednesday when the final round of group-stage matches take place. All 36 teams are in action, with 18 games kicking-off at midnight UAE and all but two of them involving teams who could make it through to the last 16.

The league phase has already been beneficial to plenty. Leaders Liverpool are almost assured of finishing at the summit, bringing in at least €9.9m in a ranking bonus, as well as their seven wins being worth an additional €14.7m. Not to be sneezed at when there is also the €18.6m equal share they have been allotted.