This is how the Champions League groups are: possibilities, classified and eliminated

The group stage of the Champions enters its decisive moment. After three days in which mistakes could be allowed, now a failure can leave a team on the ropes. Tell them, for example, to Real Madrid, whose classification is far from guaranteed after reaching the equator of the first part of the competition. Tneither does Atlético de Madrid, although it has, a priori, simpler rivals. This Tuesday and Wednesday, although there will still be two appointments for the conclusion, some teams can achieve qualification and others stay out. There won't be too many definitive results, but the possibility is on the table. It is time to get out the calculator, although everything remains to be decided:

Group A: Bayern have it done and Atleti is one step away

Possibilities

Bayern Munich could achieve their mathematical classification for the round of 16. To do this, they must beat Salzburg. That is, it depends on itself. There is another possibility: certify the first place. It must win and Atlético de Madrid must not. The Germans would get into the final phase if they draw and so do Atlético and Lokomotiv or Simeone's win their match. In this way, the third would be left with two or three points, seven or eight of those of Flick with only six to play. In no way would Bayern be a guaranteed leader if they did not get all three points.

For its part, Atlético de Madrid has no option to seal their classification. If he does not win, he would remain tight with Lokomotiv. Doing so would take a giant leap, though not definitive. Adding in any of the two following days would be worth it to qualify, as long as the goal difference against the Russian team favors you. He would add seven points, for the two of the Russian team and waiting for those made by Salzburg at the Allianz Arena. The Austrians would be virtually eliminated with a defeat and an Atletico victory, although they would still reserve minimal pass options.

Classification

Bayern 9
Athletic 4
Lokomotiv 2
Salzburg 1

Matches

-Bayern-Salzburg: Wednesday 25 at 9:00 p.m.
-Atlético-Lokomotiv: Wednesday 25 at 9:00 p.m.

Group B: Real Madrid, with everything to decide without Sergio Ramos

Possibilities

Group B seems like one of the tightest in the competition, as anything can happen in these last days. So far, the leader of the standings is Borussia Mönchengladbach with five points, followed by Shakhtar and Real Madrid with four and, lastly, Inter with two. Because of this, all eyes are on San Siro, where Real Madrid is obliged to beat Inter to avoid further complicating the classification. The best possible scenario for the whites would be to beat Inter and for Shakhtar and Borussia to draw, because in this way Madrid would occupy the first place with a point difference over the German team.

Although Real Madrid should not fear elimination on matchday 4, the truth is that it is on the ropes. Whatever results are given, none of the four teams in Group B will neither qualify nor bid farewell to the round of 16 in the fourth round. But they could be in a frankly complicated situation. Especially Inter, that if he falls he would be five points away from the whites with only six left to play and the goal average lost. In addition, Monchengladbach or Shakhtar would get a minimum of four difference.

Madrid, if they lose, would end the day as bottom of Group B. He would have four points, compared to Inter's five and waiting for what happens in the other match. Even so, it would not be impossible to seal the pass to the round of 16. It would be enough for him to win his two games, since there is no possibility that there would be two teams with ten points or more if the whites turned their final two duels into victory.

Classification

Monchengladbach 5
Shakhtar 4
Real Madrid 4
Inter 2

Matches

-Monchengladbach-Shakhtar: Wednesday 25 at 18:55.
-Inter-Real Madrid: Wednesday 25 at 9:00 p.m.

Group E: Sevilla and Chelsea, top favorites for the second round

Possibilities

Although the Sevilla group could seem complicated at first, due to French Rennes and the long trip to Russia, the truth is that could seal his classification this Tuesday. Lopetegui's men will be in the round of 16 if they win their match and Camavinga's team does not beat Chelsea. Even if he did, only one big carom would eliminate the Spanish team. In no case, of course, could he stamp the ticket that accredited him as the first of the group. For this, he will have to wait and everything indicates that it will be a face to face with the 'blues'.

Lampard and his pupils would seal the classification with the same account of Sevilla: win and hope that Krasnodar does not prevail at home. Even doing so, they would have to give a series of very concrete results for them to be eliminated. Both English and Spanish would practically tie their pass to the final phase with draws, although they should wait. Same assumption: if the two games ended in a draw, there would be no mathematical classification, although there would be virtual. If all this happens, the only incentive of this table would be reduced to seeing which team would play the Europa League.

Classification

Chelsea 7
Seville 7
Krasnodar 1
Rennes 1

Matches

-Krasnodar-Sevilla: Tuesday 24 at 18:55.
-Rennes-Chelsea: Tuesday 24 at 18:55.

Group G: the Barça of the two faces

Possibilities

Koeman's Barça is leaving doubts at the start of the season and has no reason to believe that it will get the three points from Kiev, after a defeat, without Piqué, without Lenglet and without Leo Messi. In the maelstrom of negativity, there is a ray of hope: They may qualify this Tuesday. They will do so if they beat Dynamo Kiev. If they tie and Juve scores at home with Ferencvaros, they also get into the next phase. Losing the accounts will not come out, although the table would follow completely on track in favor of the Blaugranas.

They still cannot secure the first place. If Juve lose and Barça win, they would separate six points with six to play. So, the Italians must win both; the Spanish lose both; and that the 'Vecchia Signora' recovers the 0-2 at Juventus Stadium. Pirlo and his team also have the option of getting into the second round. They need to win, yes or yes, and that those of Koeman also do it.

Classification

Barcelona 9
Juventus 6
Dynamo Kiev 1
Ferencvaros 1

Matches

-Dinamo de Kiev-Barcelona: Tuesday 24 at 9:00 p.m.
-Juventus-Ferencvaros: Tuesday 24 at 9:00 p.m.

Group C: Guardiola, firm candidate to continue

Possibilities

Group C seems to be clearer. Manchester City is positioned as first with nine points and Marseille closes the standings with a zero win record. The doubts are in the second position, because Porto and Olympiacos are differentiated by just three points: six for Porto and three for the Greeks. These unknowns could be cleared up on matchday four if City beat Olympiacos, because the Hellenic team would see their options to go to the next round dissipated. In this hypothetical case, group C would qualify Manchester City and Porto. But nevertheless, a Marseille victory against Porto would revolutionize the group, as any of the last three classified would have a chance to pass.

Guardiola's City expects to have two quiet final days. For the moment, he has done his homework and that gives him half a ticket for the second round. The other means could get it this Wednesday. He will have it if he wins Olympiacos in Greece. If the match ends with a draw, it would also have been done. Although there is the possibility, remote that yes, that there is a triple tie at ten points between City, Olympiacos and Porto, the carom that must be produced is such that there is no possibility that the English will fall under that circumstance. He would go to the clashes between the tied ones to see who qualify and the only possible tie starting from the tables in Wednesday's duel, he would put City and Porto in the second round and leave the Greeks out.

The first place will be virtual for the citizens if they win and lose Porto. In that case, the Portuguese team would only turn the table if they recover the goal average. With 3-1 at the Etihad, it seems complicated. If Porto do score, there would still be more possibilities. Pepe and his teammates have no mathematical chance, although they do have a virtual chance of being in the playoffs. Winning, they would get nine points. If City do their homework, Olympiacos would be left with three. So, for those from the neighboring country to go to the Europa League, they should lose both, which his rival wins both and also saves the goal average (2-0 in O Dragao). Marseille will be mathematically eliminated if they fail to beat Porto. I would only keep options to be third.

Classification

Manchester City 9
Porto 6
Olympiacos 3
Marseille 0

Matches

-Olympiacos-Manchester City: Wednesday 25 at 18:55.
-Marsella-Porto: Wednesday 25 at 9:00 p.m.

Group D: Liverpool look to the next phase and wait for a companion

Possibilities

Liverpool is another of the teams that could close their pass to the next round if they beat Atalanta tomorrow at Anfield. The English are leaders with nine points and full of victories. Everything seems to indicate that the other ticket to the round of 16 will be disputed between Atalanta and Ajax. Both teams are tied with four points and will face off on the last day of the group stage. For his part, Midtjylland Danish is bottom after reaping only defeats.

Part by part. Liverpool will be in the round of 16 if they beat Atalanta. In addition, he will do it as a leader if he wins and Ajax is not able to get the three points at home against Midtylland. In the event that the Klopp team draws, they will not be able to seal the classification. His rivals would need a miracle to leave him out, but he would still be one more option. Of course, if he loses it would turn the group upside down. For its part, Ajax and Atalanta should not pull out the calculator yet and speculate with results. Whatever they do, they will not be classified or eliminated after the conclusion of the fourth day.

It is difficult for Midtjylland to continue with its European dream. The Danes have yet to release their locker. If they do not score in Ajax field, they will not be able to qualify for the crosses. If they tie, they would keep some minimal option, always dependent on Atalanta and the Dutch signing a poor ending. In order for them to dream, they must first do their homework as visitors. So far, its balance does not invite optimism: zero points out of nine possible.

Classification

Liverpool 9
Ajax 4
Atalanta 4
Midtjylland 0

Matches

-Liverpool-Atalanta: Wednesday 25 at 9:00 p.m.
-Ajax-Midtjylland: Wednesday 25 at 9:00 p.m.

Group F: all alive and high stakes

Possibilities

Dortmund started as the big favorite to get into the round of 16 of the competition. However, after two days, something has been complicated. Will solve it practically if he manages to beat Bruges on matchday four, although in no case will it ensure the classification. The only thing that could happen in Group F is the mathematical elimination of Zenith, if you lose with Lazio and Dortmund beat Brugge. Everything else will continue on the air after the conclusion of the appointment.

Of course, the goal averages between those called to go to the round will be put into play. Brujas will have a difficult time getting it back against Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park. It will be, for the win by zero goals to three of Favre's in Belgium. HaalandTop scorer in the competition, he is leaving his mark and impressing the continent for another year. However, the important thing, the results, still do not fully accompany theirs, who could be placed provisional third parties if they are defeated.

Classification

Dortmund 6
Lazio 5
Witches 4
Zenit 1

Matches

-Lazio-Zenit: Tuesday 24 at 9:00 p.m.
-Dortmund-Bruges: Tuesday 24 at 9:00 p.m.

Group H: PSG is on the edge

Possibilities

There are nine points to play, but the situation for Paris Saint Germain is far from comfortable. It could even be virtually eliminated after the conclusion of this day. If you lose against him Leipzig, would be six points and could also be six from Manchester United, if the Red Devils win their game at Basaksehir. This would leave Tuchel's men practically sunk, needing to win their two final matches and, without going any further, Leipzig and United did not draw in their direct confrontation on the final day.

The situation would change completely if PSG does beat Leipzig. In that case, he would add six points and could recover the goal average (2-1 in Germany). The truth is that Group H is unpredictable. Any result varies the idea embodied previously. Even if the triumph of the Basaksehir and the French prevail in the Parc des Princes, there would be a quadruple tie at six, almost unusual.

Classification

Manchester United 6
Leipzig 6
PSG 3
Basaksehir 3

Matches

-Manchester United-Basaksehir Tuesday 24 at 21:00.
-PSG-Leipzig: Tuesday 24 at 9:00 p.m.