Real Madrid to Face Benfica in Champions League Knockout Play-Off Draw

The Champions League knockout play-off draw for the 2025-26 season revealed some thrilling fixtures, with Real Madrid set to clash against Benfica in a highly anticipated tie. Other notable matchups include Paris Saint-Germain facing Monaco, Newcastle United taking on Qarabag, and Inter Milan playing against Bodo Glimt.

The matches are scheduled for February 17-18 and February 24-25, with the winners advancing to the round of 16 in March. Teams like Galatasaray, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen will also compete in this stage of the competition.

The draw for the round of 16 will take place on February 27, adding to the excitement of the knockout phase. The matchups promise to deliver intense and dramatic encounters as top European clubs vie for a spot in the next round.