The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs was conducted on Friday, setting the stage for high-stakes clashes in February.
Eight teams have already secured direct qualification to the Round of 16 following the conclusion of the league phase.
These teams include Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, and Aston Villa. They will resume their campaign in March.
Meanwhile, teams that finished between 9th and 24th in the league standings will compete in a two-legged play-off next month to fight for a place in the next round.
Full knockout play-off draw:
Brest vs Paris Saint-Germain
Feyenoord vs AC Milan
Juventus vs PSV
Monaco vs Benfica
Manchester City vs Real Madrid
Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund
Club Brugge vs Atalanta
The matches promise thrilling encounters as Europe’s finest compete for a coveted spot in the round of 16.
