The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Knockout phase play-offs are set to deliver thrilling football action as Europe's elite clubs compete for the ultimate glory. This stage marks the beginning of the high-stakes elimination rounds, where every match is a do-or-die encounter. Fans worldwide eagerly await intense rivalries, dramatic comebacks, and unforgettable moments as teams battle for a carved spot in the round of 16.
This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the fixtures, dates, and what to expect from this exhilarating competition phase.
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🚨 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UCL PLAYOFFS DRAW ⤵️
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⏰ The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw is scheduled for today at **1:00 PM WAT** at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
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Already in Round of 16:
The new #UCL format has leveled the playing field 👊 pic.twitter.com/DI8Avi2GVS
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- Liverpool
- Barcelona
- Arsenal
- Inter Milan
- Atletico Madrid
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Lille
- Aston Villa
Teams:
SEEDED TEAMS | COUNTRY | UNSEEDED TEAMS | COUNTRY |
Atalanta | Italy | AS Monaco | France |
Borussia Dortmund | Germany | Stade Brest 29 | France |
Real Madrid | Spain | Feyenoord | Netherlands |
Bayern Munich | Germany | Juventus | Italy |
AC Milan | Italy | Celtic | Scotland |
PSV Eindhoven | Netherlands | Manchester City | England |
Paris Saint Germain | France | Sporting Cp | Portugal |
Benfica | Portugal | Club Brugge | Belgium |
Draw pots for the knockout phase play-offs ⚽️#UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/RKHVOGlMqK
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Fixtures:
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MATCHES | 1ST LEG STADIUM | 2ND LEG STADIUM |
1. Club Brugge vs Atalanta |
Jan Breydel Stadium (Club Brugge) |
Gewiss Stadium (Atalanta) |
2. Manchester City vs Real Madrid F.C. | Etihad Stadium (Man City) | Santiago Bernabeu (Real Madrid) |
3. Celtic FC vs Bayern Munich | Celtic Park | Allianz Arena (Bayern) |
4. Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven | Allianz Stadium (Juventus) | Philips Stadium (PSV) |
5. Feyenoord vs AC Milan | Feyenoord Stadium | San Siro (AC Milan) |
6. Stade Brest 29 vs Paris Saint Germain | Stade Francis Le Ble (Brest) | Parc Des Princess (PSG) |
7. AS Monaco vs Benfica | Louis II Stadium (Monaco) | Estadio da Luz (Benfica) |
8. Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund | Estadio Jose Alvalade (Sporting) | Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund) |
The Champions League Play-off draw in full.
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Key Matches:
- Real Madrid vs Manchester City
- Stade Brest 29 vs Paris Saint Germain
- Sporting Cp vs Borussia Dortmund
- Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven
- Celtic vs Bayern Munich