The knockout phases of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 get underway this week, 11/12 February 2025, with the highlight fixture being Real Madrid taking on Manchester City. The knockout phase play-offs are newly introduced to the UCL this season. (More Football News)
While the top eight sides automatically qualify for the Round of 16, the teams finishing in ninth to 24th spot, will lock horns in the knockout stages. They will take on each other in a two-legged phase to secure a spot in the last 16.
The highlight tie of the knockout play-offs is Real Madrid taking on Manchester City. The holders taking on former champions, promises to be a mouth-watering affair in the UCL knockout phase play-offs.
In other knockout phase play-off ties, Celtic face a formidable tie against Bayern Munich whereas Ligue 1 rivals, Brest take on PSG.
The other ties are - Club Brugge vs Atalanta, Juventus vs PSV, Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund, Monaco vs Benfica and Feyenoord vs AC Milan.


The knockout phase play-offs are played over the course of two weeks:
First legs: 11/12 February 2025
Second legs: 18/19 February 2025
UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase - Details
Round of 16, quarter-final, semi-final draws: 21 February
Round of 16: 4/5 & 11/12 March
Quarter-finals: 8/9 & 15/16 April
Semi-finals: 29/30 April & 6/7 May
Final: 31 May (Munich)
UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase - Leg 1 Live Streaming Info
When and where will the UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Play-offs Leg 1 be played?
The UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Play-offs Leg 1 will be played on February 11-12, 2025.
Where to watch the the UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Play-offs Leg 1 on TV and Online?
The UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Play-offs Leg 1 will be televised on the Sony Sports Network in India. Simultaneously, they will be streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.