Draw for Champions League Playoff Matches Held
Today, the draw for the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League playoff matches took place in Nyon, Switzerland.
The following pairs have been formed:
- Borussia Dortmund (Germany) — Atalanta (Italy);
- Olympiacos (Greece) — Bayer (Germany);
- Club Brugge (Belgium) — Atlético Madrid (Spain);
- Galatasaray (Turkey) — Juventus (Italy);
- Monaco (France) — PSG (France);
- Qarabağ (Azerbaijan) — Newcastle (England);
- Bodø/Glimt (Norway) — Inter (Italy);
- Benfica (Portugal) — Real Madrid (Spain).
The first legs will take place on February 17 and 18, with the return legs on February 24 and 25. Seeded teams will play their second legs at home.
The winners of the playoff matches will advance to the round of 16, where they will play against the eight best clubs from the general stage: Arsenal, Bayern, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting, and Manchester City.
The draw for this stage is scheduled for February 27.