The Champions League knockout stage is set to kick off with exciting matchups, as the play-off draw was completed on Friday. Here’s a breakdown of the key fixtures and important dates you need to mark:
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- Real Madrid will face Manchester City in a highly anticipated clash, marking the fourth consecutive season the two teams meet in the knockout rounds.
- Celtic, returning to the knockout stage for the first time in 12 years, will take on Bayern Munich in a challenging tie.
- Other notable fixtures include Paris Saint-Germain vs Stade Brestois, Benfica vs AS Monaco, and Juventus vs PSV.
Play-off draw:
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Stade Brestois
- Benfica vs AS Monaco
- Juventus vs PSV
- Feyenoord vs AC Milan
- Real Madrid vs Manchester City
- Bayern Munich vs Celtic
- Club Brugge vs Atalanta
- Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund
Important Dates:
- First Legs: February 11-12, 2025
- Second Legs: February 18-19, 2025
Each team will play one match on a Tuesday and another on a Wednesday.