Reigning champions Real Madrid will once again face Manchester City in the play-off round of this season’s UEFA Champions League, following the much-anticipated draw held on Friday.
This marks the fourth consecutive year that the European heavyweights will clash in the knockout stages, with Real Madrid securing a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory in the quarter-finals last season. The encounter promises to be another electrifying chapter in their burgeoning rivalry.
In another high-profile matchup, Celtic, who have reached the knockout stage for the first time in 12 years, will take on six-time European champions Bayern Munich. The Scottish champions last faced the German giants in the group stages of the 2017/18 season, suffering defeats in both fixtures.
Full Champions League 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
Key Dates for Play-Off Matches:
- First Legs: February 11-12, 2025
- Second Legs: February 18-19, 2025
Each team will play one leg on a Tuesday and the other on a Wednesday.
