Here's what it means after the end of the first stage of the Champions League. While it might seem positive that five English clubs made it directly through to the Champions League round of 16, there is a twist. ITALYSerie A had a slow start but remains in contention despite losing Napoli from the Champions League. Atalanta, Inter Milan and Juventus could all add to the tally in the Champions League knockout play-offs. Monaco and Paris St-Germain will play in Champions League play-offs but France has become a rank outsider for an extra place.