The UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoff draw has set the stage for an intense battle as teams fight for a spot in the Round of 16. Eight clubs—Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, and Aston Villa—secured direct qualification after topping the league phase.
Meanwhile, teams that finished between 9th and 24th must navigate a high-stakes two-legged playoff in February. The most anticipated clash sees reigning champions Manchester City drawn against 14-time winners Real Madrid, promising a thrilling encounter between two European giants.
Juventus will take on Dutch champions PSV, while Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich face Celtic. Paris Saint-Germain will battle Brest, while AC Milan meets Dutch powerhouse Feyenoord. Elsewhere, Monaco locks horns with Benfica, Sporting faces Borussia Dortmund, and Atalanta takes on Club Brugge.
With these high-profile fixtures, the road to the Champions League Round of 16 is set to deliver drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments. The winners of the playoffs will join the already qualified teams when the tournament resumes in March.
Full UEFA Champions League Knockout Playoff Draw:
🔹 Brest vs Paris Saint-Germain
🔹 Feyenoord vs AC Milan
🔹 Juventus vs PSV
🔹 Monaco vs Benfica
🔹 Manchester City vs Real Madrid
🔹 Celtic vs Bayern Munich
🔹 Sporting vs Borussia Dortmund
🔹 Club Brugge vs Atalanta
