The Champions League enters its peak phase. Once the eight days of the new league format have been played, and with the first eight teams classified, It remains to be determined which will be the eight remaining teams. who will enter the round of 16 pot.
Teams ranked nine through twenty-four have two possible rivalsestablished through their position in the classification.
Arshavin, in the Champions League draw that had to be repeated.
Playoff draw format
The operation of this draw is different from the traditional group pots, since It is governed by a seeding system according to the league phase classification, with the top eight already classified to the round of 16.
The draw matches the teams by proximity in the table: the 9th or 10th will face the 23rd or 24th; the 11th or 12th against the 21st or 22nd, and so on.
Besides, There is no longer protection for teams from the same federation.
The first leg matches will be played on February 17 and 18while the return will be on February 24 and 25.
When is the Champions League playoff draw: date and time
The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs will be held this Friday, January 30, 2026. The event will take place at 12:00 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time) at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
Where to watch the Champions League playoff draw
You can follow it live through Movistar Plus+ and the official UEFA website.
If you prefer, you can follow it on MARCA.com and Radio MARCA.
