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How does the Champions League knockout play-off draw work?

How does the Champions League knockout play-off draw work?


Published on 2025-01-29 20:05:42 - MSN
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  • Champions League has been full of change after UEFA's decision to revamp their premier club competition. Having been expanded to 36 teams for the first time, the longstanding group stage was replaced with the 'Swiss model' league phase.

The article from MSN Sports explains the mechanics of the UEFA Champions League knockout play-off draw. This stage involves teams that finished third in their respective groups during the group stage, competing for a spot in the Round of 16. The draw is structured to ensure that teams from the same country do not face each other, and there's a seeding system where group winners are drawn against these third-placed teams. The draw determines the home and away fixtures for these matches, with the first legs taking place in February and the second legs in March. The winners of these play-offs advance to join the group winners in the knockout phase, where they could potentially face any team, including those from their own country. The draw also considers logistical aspects like travel distances and scheduling to minimize conflicts.

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