The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase comes to a close on Wednesday, when all 18 games will kick off simultaneously and a dramatic conclusion is in store for a handful of Europe's top teams.

The UEFA Champions League will enter uncharted territory on Wednesday. Due to the revamped format that was introduced last year, 36 different teams will play simultaneously on Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET with the aim of punching a ticket to the knockout stage, either through the eight automatic qualification spots or the eight play-off spots.

The Sporting News is following the Brest vs. Real Madrid match live, providing score updates, commentary. Location: Stade de Roudourou (Guingamp, France) Referee: Espen Eskas (NOR) Brest (4-2-3-1, right to left): Bizot (GK) — Lala, Chardonnet, Coulibaly, Pereira Lage — Magnetti, Camara — Del Castillo, Faivre, Sima — Ajorque.