Champions League Play-Offs: Key Matchups and Schedule Revealed

The upcoming Champions League play-offs have been officially scheduled, featuring a number of highly anticipated encounters.

Featured Play-Off Fixtures

One of the standout matchups will see Benfica face Real Madrid. This fixture comes after a recent thrilling league phase game where goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a 98th-minute goal, securing a 4-2 victory for Jose Mourinho's side against the Spanish team.

Anatoliy Trubin's 98th-minute goal secured a 4-2 victory for Jose Mourinho's side against the Spanish team.

Other notable play-off games include Newcastle taking on Qarabag. Newcastle concluded the league phase in 12th position. Meanwhile, defending champions Paris St-Germain, who secured 11th place, are set to compete against fellow Ligue 1 club Monaco.

Play-Off Structure and Dates

These crucial two-legged play-offs are exclusively for teams that concluded the league phase between 9th and 24th position.

The initial legs are slated for February 17-18, with the decisive return legs scheduled to take place exactly one week later.

2025-26 Champions League Final Host Confirmed

Looking ahead, the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, has been officially confirmed as the host venue for the 2025-26 Champions League final. The prestigious final match is set to be held on May 30.