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Champions League & Europa League Playoff and Round of 16 Draws

The draws for the playoff round and the Round of 16 pairings have been made for the UEFA Champions League and Europa League in Nyon this morning.

The seeded draws will decide not just who faces who in the playoffs, but also who the winner of the playoff will face in the Round of 16.

Details of both draws are shown below.

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UEFA Champions League

Playoff Round Draw

  • Borussia Dortmund v Atalanta
  • Olympiacos v Bayer Leverkusen
  • Galatasaray v Juventus
  • Club Brugge v Atletico Madrid
  • AS Monaco v Paris Saint-Germain
  • Qarabag v Newcastle United
  • Benfica v Real Madrid
  • Bodo/Glimt v Inter Milan

The Playoff first legs will be played on the 16th to 18th February and the second legs will be contested on the 23rd to 25th February.

Round of 16 Draw

Playoff teams shown in italics, seeded teams shown in bold.

  • B.Dortmund, Atalanta, Olympiakos or Bayer Leverkusen v Arsenal
  • B.Dortmund, Atalanta, Olympiakos or Bayer Leverkusen v Bayern Munich
  • Galatasaray, Juventus, Club Brugge or Atletico Madrid v Liverpool
  • Galatasaray, Juventus, Club Brugge or Atletico Madrid v Tottenham
  • Monaco, PSG, Qarabag or Newcastle v Barcelona
  • Monaco, PSG, Qarabag or Newcastle v Chelsea
  • Bodo/Glimt, Inter, Benfica or Real Madrid v Manchester City
  • Bodo/Glimt, Inter, Benfica or Real Madrid v Sporting Lisbon

The Round of 16 first legs will be played from 9th to 11th March with the second legs played from the 16th to 18th March.

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UEFA Europa League

Playoff Round Draw

  • GNK Dinamo v Genk
  • Brann v Bologna
  • Celtic v VfB Stuttgart
  • Ludogorets v Ferencvaros
  • Fenerbahce v Nottingham Forest
  • Panathinaikos v Viktoria Plzen
  • Lille v Red Star Belgrade
  • PAOK Salonika v Celta Vigo

The playoff first legs will be played on 18th or 19th February and the second legs on the 25th or 26th February.

Round of 16 Draw

Playoff teams shown in italics, seeded teams shown in bold.

  • Lille, PAOK, Celta Vigo or Red Star Belgrade v Lyon
  • Lille, PAOK, Celta Vigo or Red Star Belgrade v Aston Villa
  • Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce, Viktoria Plzen or Nottm Forest v Midtjylland
  • Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce, Viktoria Plzen or Nottm Forest v Real Betis
  • Ludogorets, Celtic, Ferencvaros or Stuttgart v FC Porto
  • Ludogorets, Celtic, Ferencvaros or Stuttgart v Braga
  • Brann, GNK Dinamo Bologna or Genk v SC Freiburg
  • Brann, GNK Dinamo Bologna or Genk v AS Roma

The Round of 16 first legs will be played on the 11th or 12th March with the second legs on the 18th or 19th March.


UEFA Champions League

Playoff Round – Talking Points

Borussia Dortmund v Atalanta
A clash of tempo and tactics, with Dortmund’s high-energy pressing meeting Atalanta’s aggressive, man-to-man approach. Goals look likely over two legs, especially if Dortmund can stretch the tie in transition.

Olympiacos v Bayer Leverkusen
A hostile first leg in Piraeus awaits Leverkusen, but the Bundesliga side’s pace and technical quality should test Olympiacos’ defensive discipline. Set pieces could be decisive for the Greek champions.

Galatasaray v Juventus
Experience versus atmosphere. Juventus bring knockout nous, while Galatasaray rely heavily on home intensity and emotional momentum in Istanbul to try to gain an edge before the return leg.

Club Brugge v Atletico Madrid
A classic stylistic contrast. Brugge are well organised and dangerous at home, but Atletico’s ability to control games and grind out results makes them difficult opponents over two legs.

AS Monaco v Paris Saint-Germain
A domestic rivalry with European consequences. PSG’s star power faces a Monaco side that knows them well and will look to exploit familiarity rather than fear in a finely balanced tie.

Qarabag v Newcastle United
Newcastle’s first leg presents a serious test in difficult travelling conditions. Qarabag’s home record is strong, but Newcastle’s physicality and depth could swing the tie if they avoid early setbacks.

Benfica v Real Madrid
A heavyweight pairing. Benfica’s structure and intensity will be tested against Real Madrid’s experience and individual quality, particularly in big moments that often decide knockout ties.

Bodo/Glimt v Inter Milan
Conditions and surface may play a role in Norway. Bodo/Glimt’s pressing and rhythm at home contrast sharply with Inter’s tactical control and European maturity.


UEFA Europa League

Playoff Round – Talking Points

GNK Dinamo v Genk
A tight, evenly matched contest between two sides comfortable at this level. Midfield control and away-leg discipline could prove crucial in what feels like a marginal tie.

Brann v Bologna
Brann’s home intensity faces Bologna’s Serie A organisation. The Norwegian side will likely target the first leg aggressively before travelling to Italy for a more controlled second encounter.

Celtic v VfB Stuttgart
Celtic Park under the lights provides the backdrop for a fascinating tie. Stuttgart’s pace on the break could trouble Celtic, but the Scottish side’s tempo at home is a major weapon.

Ludogorets v Ferencvaros
A familiar European matchup between two experienced campaigners. Ludogorets’ home advantage may be key, but Ferencvaros have the attacking tools to keep the tie alive away from home.

Fenerbahce v Nottingham Forest
An intense atmosphere in Istanbul awaits Forest. Fenerbahce’s crowd and attacking intent contrast with Forest’s likely pragmatic approach, aiming to take the sting out of the tie early.

Panathinaikos v Viktoria Plzen
A tactical battle expected over both legs. Panathinaikos will look to control the tempo at home, while Plzen’s structure and counter-attacking threat could make this finely balanced.

Lille v Red Star Belgrade
Lille’s technical quality meets Red Star’s physical edge and European experience. Managing emotions, especially in Belgrade, will be critical for the French side.

PAOK Salonika v Celta Vigo
A volatile first leg atmosphere in Greece sets the tone. PAOK’s home form is strong, but Celta’s ball control and patience could turn the tie in their favour across two legs.

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