The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw has been confirmed, setting the stage for the next round of action in Europe’s top football competition.
Eight teams have secured their place directly in the round of 16 after the league phase ended. These teams are:
- Liverpool
- Barcelona
- Arsenal
- Inter Milan
- Atletico Madrid
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Lille
- Aston Villa
These teams will resume their Champions League journey in March, ready to fight for a spot in the quarter-finals.
For other teams that finished between 9th and 24th in the group stages, the road to the round of 16 isn’t over yet. They must compete in a two-legged play-off, which will take place in February.
- 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
The first leg of the play-offs will be held in February, with the second leg to follow shortly after. These exciting matchups are sure to bring plenty of drama as teams battle to join the top 16 in March.
Fans can look forward to some thrilling football as these teams try to keep their Champions League dreams alive!
