Ajax, Napoli, and Benfica face possible Champions League elimination as the league stage concludes, with final matches critical for qualification

Several major clubs face the risk of Champions League elimination as the league phase concludes on Wednesday night.

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Ajax currently sit 32nd on the 36-team table with six points, giving them a slim chance of progressing.

The Dutch side host Olympiakos in a crucial fixture at home.

Napoli are just outside the automatic qualification zone in 25th place with eight points and will host Chelsea in their final group-stage match.

Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho, occupy 29th position and welcome Real Madrid, needing a win to improve their qualification prospects.

The tournament format sees the top eight teams qualify automatically for the last 16.

Teams ranked ninth to 24th enter a two-legged play-off to secure a spot in the knockout rounds, while the bottom 12 teams are eliminated.

So far, Kairat Almaty, Eintracht Frankfurt, Villarreal, and Slavia Prague have officially been knocked out of the competition.

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Wednesday’s matches will be decisive in shaping which of Europe’s top clubs advance and which face elimination.