On the eighth and final matchday of the Champions League league phase, Germany's representatives posted mixed results. Bayern Munich secured second place, while Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund advance to the playoffs and Eintracht Frankfurt is eliminated.
FC Bayern Munich defeated PSV Eindhoven 2:1 (0:0) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, thereby defending second place in the league phase. Jamal Musiala scored on his comeback after a pass sequence with Lennart Karl in the 58th minute. Ismael Saibari equalized in the 78th minute, but Harry Kane secured the win with a goal in the 84th minute. The Munich side advances directly to the round of 16 and benefits from home advantage in return legs up to the semifinals.
Bayer Leverkusen beat the already eliminated FC Villarreal convincingly 3:0 (2:0). Malik Tillman scored twice (12th and 33rd minute), with Alejandro Grimaldo making it 3:0 in the 57th minute. The Werkself qualifies for the playoffs.
Borussia Dortmund lost at home to Inter Milan 0:2 (0:0). Federico Dimarco scored the opener in the 81st minute, and Andy Diouf added one in stoppage time (90.+4). BVB dropped out of the top 16 and must play the playoff return leg away.
Eintracht Frankfurt lost to Tottenham Hotspur 0:2 (0:0) and was already eliminated before the match. Randal Kolo Muani, the former Frankfurt player, scored in the 47th minute, and Dominic Solanke netted the 2:0 in the 77th minute. The crisis club with only four points now focuses on the coaching search, with Albert Riera as a candidate.
