The UEFA Champions League knockout play-off draw is out, with some mouthwatering fixtures for the elite clubs of Europe fighting for a quarterfinal slot. The draw threw up heavyweight clashes, possible upsets, and a route to the last eight that is set to be just as keenly contested.
Key Fixtures:
1. Stade Brestois vs PSG
• There is a French domestic rival for Paris Saint-Germain as they face Stade Brestois. The winner will face either Liverpool or Barcelona; therefore, PSG must win to continue in European action.
2. AS Monaco vs Benfica
• The tie pitches Ligue 1 powerhouse AS Monaco against Primeira Liga powerhouse Benfica. They will go on to face either Liverpool or Barcelona in the quarter-finals, too.
3. Club Brugge vs Atalanta
• Belgium’s Club Brugge are put up against Serie A’s Atalanta, where the winner will go through to face either Lille or Aston Villa.
4. Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund
• This will be an intriguing match as Portugal’s Sporting CP will take on Germany’s Borussia Dortmund. It also creates one half of a mouth-watering draw since this winner will take on either Lille or Aston Villa.
5. Manchester City vs Real Madrid
• Perhaps the standout tie of the round comes in the shape of defending champions Manchester City pitted against 14-time winners Real Madrid-the game is likely to be highly intensive. Whoever emerges will next confront either Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen.
6. Celtic vs Bayern Munich
• Scottish champions Celtic face a mammoth task against German giants Bayern Munich. The winner will also have to confront either Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen in the next round.
7. Juventus vs PSV
• Italian powerhouse Juventus face Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. A win here will secure a quarter-final match against either Arsenal or Inter Milan.
8. Feyenoord vs AC Milan
A challenging showdown between Eredivisie champions Feyenoord and seven-time UCL winners AC Milan, with the winner also advancing to play either Arsenal or Inter Milan in the next stage.
Road to the Quarter-Finals
The knockout play-offs are merely the first hurdle as tasty-as-it-gets matches such as Liverpool vs Barcelona, Manchester City vs Atlético Madrid, and Arsenal vs Juventus or AC Milan could be on the cards for later rounds.
As the Champions League reaches the knockout stages, fans will witness blockbuster matches, tactical battles, and unforgettable moments. Catch all the action that is about to get electrifying in this round of European football!
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