Real Madrid to Face Benfica, PSG Draws Monaco in Champions League Play-offs

Real Madrid is set to play against Benfica, and PSG will take on Monaco in the UEFA Champions League play-offs following the draw in Nyon, Switzerland. Notable fixtures include Borussia Dortmund facing Atalanta, Galatasaray drawn against Juventus, and Atletico de Madrid against Club Brugge.

The matches are part of the new format introduced for the round of 16 competition. The draw also sees Olympiacos meeting Bayer Leverkusen in a rematch, and Inter facing Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt in their first-ever knockout stage appearance.

The tie between Benfica and Real Madrid carries added spice after Benfica's stunning 4-2 victory over Real Madrid in the final match of the group stage on January 28, 2026. UEFA's Deputy General Secretary, Giorgio Marchetti, described the group stage as an emotional rollercoaster, with dramatic late goals and exciting matches.

The next step in the road to the final, which will be held in Budapest, is the knockout phase play-offs.