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Aim. This study aimed to identify the team performance variables of total attempts, shots on target, goalkeeper’s (Gk) saves, ball possession, completed passes, passing accuracy, distance covered, balls recovered, fouls committed, yellow and red cards that best differentiate between eliminated and qualified teams for the knockout phase of 2017/2018 Champions League.

Methods Sample. The sample consisted of all matches (n= 98) contested in the 32-team group stage of UEFA Champions League (season 2017/2018). At this stage clubs are divided into eight groups of four teams, playing a total of six matches against their pool opponents (1). Performance-related statistics of each match report were derived from the official website of UEFA (www. uefa. com) considering both teams. The study conformed to the recommendations of the Declaration of Helsinki.