The UEFA Champions League knockout play-off draw has been completed, setting up eight thrilling two-legged ties for February 2026 as the competition moves into the knockout phase following the expanded 36-team league format.
The first legs are scheduled for February 17–18, 2026, with return legs on February 24–25, 2026. All ties are single-elimination, with the winners advancing to the round of 16.
Full Play-Off Draw: Benfica vs Real Madrid A blockbuster rematch after Real Madrid finished outside the top eight in the league phase, dropping into the play-offs. Benfica will host the first leg.
AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain All-French clash between domestic rivals. Defending champions PSG face Monaco, who qualified strongly from the league phase.
Galatasaray vs Juventus Serie A giants Juventus take on Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray in a tie full of attacking flair.
Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta A rematch of last season’s Europa League final. Dortmund host Atalanta in what promises to be a high-intensity battle.
Qarabag vs Newcastle United Premier League side Newcastle travel to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag in one of the more intriguing mismatches.
Club Brugge vs Atlético Madrid Belgian champions Club Brugge host Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid.
Bodø/Glimt vs Inter Milan Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt welcome last season’s finalists Inter Milan in a David-vs-Goliath encounter.
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Greek side Olympiacos host Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
All ties are two-legged; away goals rule is not in effect (matches go to extra time and penalties if needed after 180 minutes), Seeded teams (top 8 from league phase) host the second leg. Winners advance to the round of 16 draw (February 27, 2026). The tournament format continues with no group stage, only league phase + knockout play-offs → round of 16 → quarter-finals → semi-finals → final (May 31, 2026, in Munich).
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This draw promises drama, with several heavyweight clashes and potential upsets in the mix.
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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