The UEFA Champions League draw for the playoffs phase is finally out as the teams learn their fate. The 15-time UCL winners, who were denied the last eight spot by Benfica, are set to face Jose Mourinho’s side once again after a dramatic end to their league phase tie. On the other hand, Newcastle have been drawn against Qarabag.
UCL playoffs draw as Real Madrid, Newcastle learn their fate
Five Premier League teams had already booked their spots in the direct qualification of the Round of 16 following the conclusion of the final day of the league phase. 18 teams fought for the place in the last eight spots, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester City going through, except for Newcastle, the only English team failing to qualify.
For Paris Saint-Germain, a 1-1 draw was not enough to make it to the list. They join Real Madrid, Newcastle, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid among the seeded teams to play in the playoffs. Meanwhile, as the draw is out, here is a look at the teams and their opponents for the playoff round.
UEFA Champions League knockout stage play-off draw
- Real Madrid vs Benfica
- Inter Milan vs Bodo/Glimt
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco
- Newcastle vs Qarabag
- Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge
- Juventus vs Galatasaray
- Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta
- Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos
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