The UEFA Champions League's Matchday 8 is set for Wednesday and chaos is expected. All 36 teams will be in action as 18 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.m. ET with so much left to be decided.

With 18 games kicking off at the same time on Wednesday, The Athletic writers explain which one they are most looking forward to - and why

Bayern Munich enter Wednesday's Champions League Matchday 8 knowing that they will at least be in the playoffs, but a victory and some help could lock up a spot in the top-eight for the Bavarians. All 36 teams will be in action as 18 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

If City fails to win, it will mark their first early elimination from the Champions League in 12 years, leaving fans wondering if their once-dominant European campaign is losing steam.

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Wednesday night represents the culmination of UEFA's grand plan to reshape the Champions League as 36 teams all kick-off at once on the final day of the league phase.

The Champions League league phase comes to a close on Wednesday night with four Premier League clubs in action. The new 36-team format has had its detractors, but it may actually be more engrossing

Time, how to watch, stats, team news and everything you need to know about the Premier League teams' last UCL league stage matches.

Which clubs look likely to qualify automatically? Barcelona and Liverpool confirmed their automatic qualification for the round of 16 last week with wins over Benfica and Lille. L