A display of the 2025/26 Champions League play-off fixtures
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has conducted the draw for the 2025/2026 Champions League play-offs on Friday, January 30, 2026.
The headline fixture is Real Madrid taking on Benfica in a two-legged tie, with the winner progressing to the round of 16.
The group stage clash between the two sides was a nightmare for the Los Blancos, who lost 4-2 to the Portuguese team.
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In other fixtures, Inter Milan will face Bodø/Glimt, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will take on fellow French side Monaco.
Premier League side Newcastle United will lock horns with Qarabag, and Juventus will take on Galatasaray in what is expected to be a cagey encounter.
Atlético Madrid will face Club Brugge, Atalanta will meet Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen will play Olympiacos.
With 16 teams participating, eight are expected to sail through to the Round of 16, where they will be drawn against the top eight clubs from the league phase.
The first legs of the play-offs will take place on February 17 and 18, with the second legs scheduled for February 24 and 25, 2026.
Full fixtures below:
Real Madrid vs Benfica
Inter Milan vs Bodø/Glimt
Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund
Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos
Juventus vs Galatasaray
PSG vs Monaco
Atlético Madrid vs Club Brugge
Newcastle United vs Qarabag
The next draw for the Round of 16 will be held on Friday, February 27, after the final play-off matches.
The Round of 16 games will kick off on March 10, 2026.
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