The draw for the Champions League knockout phase play-offs took centre stage at Uefa headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday. The teams that finished ninth to 24th in the inaugural league phase of the revamped competition were those involved in proceedings this morning. Sides that placed ninth to 16th are seeded for the draw, with the rest unseeded as the bracket begins.

The pairings of those final league positions meant that clubs already knew which two opponents they could face in the play-offs. So Manchester City’s reward for beating Club Brugge 3-1 at home on Wednesday night is a blockbuster two-legged tie against Real Madrid. The European giants will now meet in the Champions League for a fourth successive season and this latest showdown promises much.

As a result, Celtic have been paired with Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund are among the other heavyweights involved at this stage of the competition that discovered their fates with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona and Aston Villa all waiting to see who joins them in the last 16.

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11:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

This season’s newly revamped Champions League format has thrown up yet another huge tie as Manchester City and Real Madrid do battle once again.

If previous ties are anything to go by, we are in for two special fixtures next month.

Having said that, Celtic vs Bayern Munich will be a spectacle too.

Champions League draw in full: Man City to face Real Madrid, Celtic get Bayern

11:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

The draw for the Champions League knockout phase play-off has been made and the standout tie is Manchester City vs Real Madrid!

Click here for all the details!

Champions League draw

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Celtic vs Bayern Munich

Club Brugge vs Atalanta

Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund

Manchester City vs Real Madrid

11:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Tie of the round!

Feyenoord vs AC Milan

11:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

A nice game to look forward to!

Juventus vs PSV

11:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

That is the next tie.

Monaco vs Benfica

11:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Very good tie that.

Brest vs Paris Saint-Germain

11:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

There’s the all Ligue 1 tie!

Champions League draw

11:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Brest and Monaco are next out

PSG and Benfica are waiting. We are guaranteed an a Ligue 1 tie!

Champions League draw

11:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Next out are Juventus and Feyenoord

AC Milan or PSV are their potential opponents.

Possibly all Italian and all Dutch play-off ties.

Champions League draw

11:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

The next two teams drawn are Manchester City and Celtic.

We already know it’s Real Madrid and Bayern Munich who await, the question is who gets who?

Champions League draw

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Next is Sporting CP

They’ll face either Atalanta or Borussia Dortmund.

Champions League draw

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The first team drawn in Club Brugge!

Champions League draw

11:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

At last, the draw begins!

Champions League draw

11:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

We get another reminder of the pairings.

Champions League draw

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One last run through the rules. The brackets are clear, teams that finished 9-16 are seeded, those who finished between 17-24 are not.

Champions League draw

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Thiago reflects on the transition after retiring just last summer. Says he has been impressed with Atalanta and Monaco. Special mention for Bayer Leverkusen, Lille and Aston Villa.

Champions League draw

11:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Giorgio Marchetti delivers his own unique round-up of the League Phase. Thiago Alcantara is called on to help with the draw.

Champions League draw

11:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Right, business is about to pick up as the main man himself, Giorgio Marchetti is on stage now.

Champions League draw

11:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

We are getting a look at the 16 clubs in the Champions League knockout phase play-off round draw.

Some big names in this round including the holders Real Madrid, as well as Man City, AC Milan, Bayern Munich and Celtic.

Here we go!

11:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

We are up and running in Nyon. Pedro Pinto is our host.

Getting a full run down of what happened in the League Phase to kick us off.

UEFA do love a montage, but to be fair, the video packages are usually class!

The prize

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This is what the remaining teams are all fighting to lift!

10 minute warning!

10:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

The Champions League knockout play-off round draw is on the way!

The road to Munich

10:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

The road to Munich will become even clearer in less than an hour!

Where is the 2025 Champions League final?

10:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League final will take place at the Munich Football Arena.

Otherwise known at the Allianz Arena which is home to Bayern Munich.

Vincent Kompany’s side are in the play-offs, so they have it all to do to reach the final.

Not long now...

10:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

The draw should be getting underway in about 25 minutes’ time.

UEFA not exactly snappy when it comes to these things, but the given the routes have already been made clear, it shouldn't take too long.

Surely...!

Avoid Real Madrid at all costs?

10:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Real Madrid are in the draw this morning, though they can only be paired with Manchester City or Celtic.

This competition simply belongs to Los Blancos having won it 15 times.

Yes, they stuttered in the League Phase but they usually get stronger during the second half of the season. Who would bet against them retaining the trophy once again?

Relive matchday eight

10:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

18 fixtures, same night, same kick-off time!

Matchday eight of this season’s Champions League will live long in the memory...

Leading the way!

10:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Serhou Guirassy and Robert Lewandowski are leading the way in this Champions League top scorer charts.

Both netted nine times in the League Phase.

Who can Liverpool face in Champions League last-16 knockout stage?

10:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Liverpool made easy work of the League Phase, winning seven of their eight fixtures to top the table ahead of Barcelona and Arsenal.

As a result, the Reds will either face the winners of the knockout phase play-off between the 15th and 16th seeds, or the 17th and 18th seeds.

Click here to find out their potential opponents!

Courtois: Real Madrid are 'not afraid of anyone'

10:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Whilst Carlo Ancelotti may not fancy a play-off tie against Manchester City, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insists Real Madrid fear no team.

"I've said it before, we didn't miss out on the top eight today, but in other games," he told Movistar.

"We'll have to play the play-off, and see who we play against. It's our job to be ready, and wait. But we're not afraid of anyone.

"It is what it is. We played them in knockout games last year, two years ago, and three years ago. If we have to play City, if you want to win the Champions League, you have to beat the best."

Pep Guardiola in a bullish mood

10:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says a potential tie against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-off round will be a challenge.

However, it is one his team will look forward to.

“I don’t know if they are happy to play us, but it is what it is," he said after Man City's 3-1 win over Club Brugge."No complaints at all. Bayern or Madrid - one is the king of the competition; the other is the second or third king of the competition.

“The experience of the second leg there. What I want since the beginning of the season is to have the team back."

Aston Villa make top eight

10:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Aston Villa have enjoyed their return to the Champions League.

They recorded a big win over Bayern Munich in October and sealed a last 16 place with a 4-2 win against Celtic on Wednesday night.

Liverpool favourites

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Will Arne Slot deliver a Premier League and Champions League double in his first season at Liverpool? The market certainly thinks so, the Reds are favourites to go all the way this season.

Barcelona, Arsenal also well-fancied alongside the holders Real Madrid.

Of course, plenty will change once the draw is made and the play-off round is complete.

Liverpool - 9/2

Barcelona - 6/1

Arsenal - 6/1

Real Madrid - 6/1

Man City - 17/2

Bayern Munich - 9/1

PSG - 12/1

Inter Milan - 14/1

Odds via Betfair.

Housekeeping...

09:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

There are no restrictions in place for the play-off draw.

This means we could get an all Serie A clash between AC Milan vs Juventus.

Though, those who remember the 2003 Champions League final may hope that’s not the case...

Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid don't like playing Man City

09:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Champions League holders Real Madrid could be paired with Manchester City in the play-off round.

This would mark the fourth year in a row in which the two sides have met on the European stage, but it's not a potential clash that Carlo Ancelotti is particularly relishing.

"City are more likely to win the Champions League, that's the reality," he said.

"We don't like playing against City, but if we have to play City, we'll do it, as we have in previous years."

Who can Arsenal face in Champions League last-16 knockout stage?

09:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Arsenal will be looking on at today's draw with interest as their route will also become clear.

As a result of finishing third in the league phase, the Gunners will either face the winners of the knockout phase play-off between the 13th and 14th seeds, or the 19th and 20th seeds.

Click here to find out their potential opponents!

Celtic's route

09:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Celtic are in the same boat as Manchester City in that they'll face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich after finishing 21st in the League Phase.

It has been a good week for Scottish teams with Rangers reaching the Europa League last 16 last night.

Man City's route

09:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Manchester City, many people’s favourites to win the whole competition, barely avoided a shock elimination from the League Phase.

They came from behind against Club Brugge on Wednesday night to finish 22nd.

As a result, City are not seeded for the play-off draw and will face one of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich next month.

Champions League play-off dates

09:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

The first legs will be played on either Tuesday February 11 or Wednesday February 12, with the reverse fixtures taking place a week later.

How does the Champions League play-off draw work?

09:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

While the teams that finished in the top eight in the league phase have gone straight through to the last 16, those between ninth and 24th in the table face an extra play-off round.

Teams between ninth and 16th will be seeded and play their second leg at home, against the sides who finished the league phase in 17th to 24th.

There is also a pairing system in place. That means the ninth and 10th-placed teams will take on either the team that finished 23rd or 24th, with 11th and 12th up against the 21st or 22nd-placed side, and so on.

Which teams are in the draw?

09:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Qualified for play-offs:

Atalanta

Borussia Dortmund

Real Madrid

Bayern Munich

AC Milan

PSV

PSG

Benfica

Monaco

Brest

Feyenoord

Juventus

Celtic

Manchester City

Sporting CP

Club Brugge

How to watch

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Live stream: The draw will be streamed live on the UEFA.com website on Friday.

LIVE coverage: You can follow the draw with Standard Sport’s dedicated live blog.

Good morning!

09:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the Champions League play-off round draw!

The teams that finished ninth to 24th in the inaugural league phase of the revamped competition are those involved in proceedings this morning, with all still harbouring hopes of reaching the last 16. The sides that ended ninth to 16th are seeded for the draw, with the rest unseeded as the bracket begins.

We’ll have all the latest updates and build-up ahead of the draw, which should be getting underway in Nyon at 11am GMT. Stay with us!