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Champions League Knockouts: Arsenal Leads, Bayern's Kane Shines

2/19/2026

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The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase features 24 teams, with brackets live on February 27.
Fans can create CBS Sports bracket pools for a chance to win a trip to London and tickets.
Arsenal Football Club (Arsenal FC) leads the English Premier League, having won all eight league-phase matches.
Bayern Munich is the No. 2 seed in the knockout phase, with Harry Kane having scored 38 goals this season.

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The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase features 24 teams, with brackets live on February 27.
Fans can create CBS Sports bracket pools for a chance to win a trip to London and tickets.
Arsenal Football Club (Arsenal FC) leads the English Premier League, having won all eight league-phase matches.
Bayern Munich is the No. 2 seed in the knockout phase, with Harry Kane having scored 38 goals this season.