With all 36 teams in action on Wednesday and sky-high stakes for some of Europe's leading clubs, the final first round matchday of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season didn't disappoint.

It is only if they reach the semi-finals that the six-time European champions could face some of the pre-tournament favourites, with Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Manchester City among the sides who could be lying in wait.

Arne Slot is set to make a U-turn on transfer plans after Liverpool's defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds headed to the Netherlands knowing that a top-two finish in the first phase of this season's Champions League was already secured.

Scouting the Last 16Liverpool have confidently stamped their ticket to the UEFA Champions League’s last 16, sealing their qualification with a game

Liverpool boss Arne Slot may already have the perfect alternative for Ryan Gravenberch within his squad, which could save the club millions. When Dutchman Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp in the summer, one of the major talking points was Liverpool 's midfield.

"I know people sometimes question this because they haven't seen us doing a lot in the transfer market in the summer and now in the winter as well. There's a reason for that - because we're happy with the squad. "But I do know we're definitely working on strengthening in the summer."

Liverpool travel to face PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Reds have already progressed to the last 16 and secured a top-eight finis

Manager Arne Slot opted to heavily rotate his squad on the final day, content to play out the final game with a mix of youngsters, squad players and stars sprinkled in. Designed to give important players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah a rest, Liverpool were in front twice this game. Cody Gakpo, in his return to Eindhoven, scored the opener.

Liverpool's perfect Champions League record was ended with defeat to PSV, but a much-changed XI still gave manager Arne Slot plenty to ponder ahead of the transfer deadline

Liverpool return to Premier League action by hosting Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, aiming to strengthen their lead at the top of the table. REA

Team News and Injury Updates for Champions League ClashLiverpool are set to visit PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion this Wednesday in what promises to be an intriguing final