The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs was held on Friday, setting the stage for exciting matchups.
Following the conclusion of the league phase, eight teams have secured direct qualification to the Round of 16:
- Liverpool
- Barcelona
- Arsenal
- Inter Milan
- Atletico Madrid
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Lille
- Aston Villa
These teams will resume their Champions League campaign in March, while others must battle through additional fixtures before advancing.
Teams that finished between 9th and 24th place must compete in a two-legged play-off round in February to secure a spot in the next stage.
Full Knockout Phase Play-Off 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 CP vs Borussia Dortmund
- Club Brugge vs Atalanta
The play-offs promise thrilling encounters as teams fight for a place in the Champions League Round of 16.