The draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs has been confirmed today, setting the stage for some thrilling encounters. Eight teams have secured direct spots in the round of 16 after the completion of the group stage, while others still have to navigate the two-legged play-offs to join them.
Teams progressing directly to the round of 16:
- Liverpool
- Barcelona
- Arsenal
- Inter Milan
- Atletico Madrid
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Lille
- Aston Villa
These teams will return to the competition in March, while the remaining sides will compete in the knockout play-offs next month.
Full Play-Off Draw:
- Brest vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Feyenoord vs AC Milan
- Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven
- Monaco vs Benfica
- Manchester City vs Real Madrid
- Celtic vs Bayern Munich
- Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund
- Club Brugge vs Atalanta
The two-legged play-offs will take place in February, with the winners advancing to the round of 16. The Champions League knockout phase promises to deliver exciting football as top teams battle it out for a place in the final stages.
