UEFA Champions League draw for League Phase, Knockout stage, Round of 16, Quarter Final, Semi Final & Final 2025!
After a gripping weekend of Premier League football, attention turns back to continental affairs for one last time in 2024-25 for the Champions League Knockout stage draw.
The UEFA Champions League is about to enter a new and thrilling chapter with the introduction of the knockout phase play-offs.
For the first time in the competition’s history, the battle for a place in the round of 16 will begin with a two-legged showdown between the teams finishing 9th to 24th in the league phase.
With high-stakes clashes and European giants vying for survival, the road to Munich 2025 is set to be more intense than ever. Watch & Bet on Football =>
UEFA Champions League draw dates
Sillyseason will provide you with everything you need to know for the Champions League draw including date, time and channel plus who English sides and the rest can face in the next stage.
The UEFA Champions League knockout stage kicks off with the play-off draw on January 31, 2025.
Key dates include the Round of 16 in March, quarter-finals in April, and semi-finals in late April and early May. The final takes place in Munich on May 31, 2025.
| Stage | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Knockout Phase Play-off Draw | January 31, 2025 |
| Knockout Phase Play-offs | February 11/12 & 18/19, 2025 |
| Round of 16 Draw | February 21, 2025 |
| Round of 16 Matches | March 4/5 & 11/12, 2025 |
| Quarter-finals | April 8/9 & 15/16, 2025 |
| Semi-finals | April 29/30 & May 6/7, 2025 |
| Final (Munich) | May 31, 2025 |
When and Where is the Champions League Draw?
The much-anticipated knockout phase play-off draw takes place on Friday, 31 January 2025, at 12:00 CET (11:00 GMT) at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. Fans can watch it live on UEFA.com.
How Does the Champions League Knockout Play-Off Work?
Under the new Champions League format, the top eight teams from the league phase automatically progress to the round of 16. However, those finishing between 9th and 24th must battle it out in a two-legged knockout play-off to secure their spot in the next round.
From this stage onward, the tournament follows a bracket system. The teams that finished 9th to 16th in the league phase are seeded and will face an unseeded team that finished 17th to 24th.
The seeded teams will also have the advantage of playing the second leg at home. Pre-determined pairings ensure that the draw maintains competitive balance.
Here’s how the potential matchups shape up:
| Matchup No. | Team 1 | Team 2 | vs. | Team 3 | Team 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th/10th vs. 23rd/24th | Atalanta | Borussia Dortmund | vs. | Sporting | Club Brugge |
| 11th/12th vs. 21st/22nd | Real Madrid | Bayern Munich | vs. | Celtic | Manchester City |
| 13th/14th vs. 19th/20th | AC Milan | PSV | vs. | Feyenoord | Juventus |
| 15th/16th vs. 17th/18th | PSG | Benfica | vs. | Monaco | Brest |
Champions League Phase Table Standings:
The UEFA Champions League phase has concluded, confirming the teams advancing to the next round.
The top eight teams, including Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, and Inter, have secured direct qualification to the Round of 16.
Meanwhile, teams ranked 9th to 24th, such as Atalanta, Dortmund, and PSG, will compete in the knockout play-offs to earn a spot in the Round of 16.
Several notable clubs, including Dinamo Zagreb, Stuttgart, and Shakhtar Donetsk, have been eliminated.
The knockout play-offs will feature two-legged ties between second-ranked teams from the group phase and those finishing third, determining the final eight teams for the Round of 16.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Status |
| 1 | Liverpool | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 21 | ✅ R16 Place Confirmed |
| 2 | Barcelona | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 13 | 15 | 19 | ✅ R16 Place Confirmed |
| 3 | Arsenal | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 19 | ✅ R16 Place Confirmed |
| 4 | Inter | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 19 | ✅ R16 Place Confirmed |
| 5 | Atlético Madrid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 18 | ✅ R16 Place Confirmed |
| 6 | Leverkusen | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 16 | ✅ R16 Place Confirmed |
| 7 | LOSC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 16 | ✅ R16 Place Confirmed |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 16 | ✅ R16 Place Confirmed |
| 9 | Atalanta | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 15 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 10 | Dortmund | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 15 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 11 | Real Madrid | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 15 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 12 | Bayern | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 15 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 13 | Milan | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 15 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 14 | PSV | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 14 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 15 | PSG | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 13 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 16 | Benfica | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 13 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 17 | Monaco | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 18 | Brest | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 13 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 19 | Feyenoord | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 21 | -3 | 13 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 20 | Juventus | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 12 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 21 | Celtic | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 12 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 22 | Man City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 11 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 23 | Sporting | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 11 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 24 | Club Brugge | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 11 | ✅ Knockout Play-off Confirmed |
| 25 | Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 11 | Eliminated |
| 26 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 10 | Eliminated |
| 27 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 7 | Eliminated |
| 28 | Bologna | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 6 | Eliminated |
| 29 | Crvena zvezda | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 22 | -9 | 6 | Eliminated |
| 30 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 6 | Eliminated |
| 31 | Sparta Praha | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 21 | -14 | 4 | Eliminated |
| 32 | RB Leipzig | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 33 | Girona | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 34 | RB Salzburg | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 27 | -22 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 35 | Slovan Bratislava | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 27 | -20 | 0 | Eliminated |
| 36 | Young Boys | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 24 | -21 | 0 | Eliminated |
Who’s in the Champions League Draw 2025?
The knockout phase play-off will feature some of Europe’s most decorated clubs.
| Seeded Teams (9th-16th place) | Unseeded Teams (17th-24th place) |
|---|---|
| Atalanta (ITA) | Monaco (FRA) |
| Borussia Dortmund (GER) | Brest (FRA) |
| Real Madrid (ESP) | Feyenoord (NED) |
| Bayern Munich (GER) | Juventus (ITA) |
| Milan (ITA) | Celtic (SCO) |
| PSV (NED) | Manchester City (ENG) |
| Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) | Sporting CP (POR) |
| Benfica (POR) | Club Brugge (BEL) |
Champions League Draw- When are the Play-Off Matches?
The knockout phase play-off matches will take place over two legs on the following dates:
- First leg: 11/12 February 2025
- Second leg: 18/19 February 2025
Each club will play once on a Tuesday and once on a Wednesday. UEFA will confirm match dates and kick-off times after the draw.
Teams Qualified for Round of 16
The top eight teams from the league phase have secured their spots in the round of 16, avoiding the knockout phase play-off.
These teams performed exceptionally well in the group stage and will await the winners of the play-off round.
Who Has Already Qualified for Round of 16?
The top eight teams from the league phase have already secured their spots in the round of 16:
| Qualified Teams | Country |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | England |
| Barcelona | Spain |
| Arsenal | England |
| Inter Milan | Italy |
| Atletico Madrid | Spain |
| Bayer Leverkusen | Germany |
| Lille | France |
| Aston Villa | England |
| PSG | France |
| Real Madrid | Spain |
| Benfica | Portugal |
| Feyenoord | Netherlands |
| Borussia Dortmund | Germany |
| PSV Eindhoven | Netherlands |
| Club Brugge | Belgium |
How Will the Round of 16 Work?
The winners of the knockout play-offs will move into the last 16, where they will be matched against the top eight finishers. The bracket system continues, with matchups structured as follows:
When is the Round-of-16 Draw?
The draw for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 will take place on Friday, February 21, at 6 a.m. ET / 11 a.m. GMT. The event will be held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
Which Clubs Are in the Round-of-16?
The 16 teams advancing to this stage include the top eight teams from the league phase and the winners of the knockout playoff (KO-PO) round. Here’s the full list:
Direct qualifiers: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, Internazionale, Lille, Liverpool
Knockout playoff winners (KO-PO): Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Club Brugge, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Paris Saint-Germain, PSV Eindhoven, Real Madrid
Round-of-16 Fixtures
Here are the possible matchups based on seeding:
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool
- Benfica vs. Barcelona
- PSV Eindhoven vs. Arsenal
- Feyenoord vs. Internazionale
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille
- Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa
- Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid
- Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Teams Qualified for QuarterFinals
Teams: 8 winners from the Round of 16.
Format: Two-legged ties (home and away).
Draw: Open draw, no seeding or country protection.
Who Has Qualified for Champions League Quarterfinals 2025?
The UEFA Champions League has reached the quarter-final stage for the 2024–25 season. The eight teams that have advanced are:
- Arsenal
- Aston Villa
- Barcelona
- Bayern Munich
- Borussia Dortmund
- Inter Milan
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
- Real Madrid
Champions League Quarterfinals 2025 Fixtures
Here are the possible matchups based on seeding:
- Arsenal vs. Real Madrid
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Aston Villa
- Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan
The first legs of these ties are scheduled for April 8 and 9, 2025, with the return legs on April 15 and 16, 2025.
Arsenal secured their quarter-final spot with a dominant 9-3 aggregate victory over PSV Eindhoven and will now face record-holders Real Madrid, who advanced after a penalty shootout win against Atlético Madrid.
Aston Villa progressed by defeating Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate and are set to face Paris Saint-Germain, who eliminated Liverpool in the previous round.
These matchups promise exciting football as teams vie for a place in the semi-finals.
Teams Qualified for Semi Finals
Teams: 4 winners from the Quarter Finals.
Format: Two-legged ties (home and away).
Draw: Open draw, no seeding or country protection.
Who Has Qualified for Champions League Semifinals?
Teams will be updated after Semifinal results.
The UEFA Champions League has reached the semi-final stage for the 2024–25 season. The eight teams that have advanced are:
- Arsenal
- Barcelona
- Inter Milan
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Champions League Semi-Final Fixtures
Each tie will be played over two legs:
Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain
First Leg: Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Second Leg: Tuesday, 6 May 2025
FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan
First Leg: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Second Leg: Wednesday, 7 May 2025
All matches are scheduled to kick off at 21:00 CEST (00:30 IST the following day).
Path to the Final
Arsenal reached the semi-finals by defeating Real Madrid 5–1 on aggregate.
PSG advanced after a 5–4 aggregate victory over Aston Villa.
FC Barcelona overcame Borussia Dortmund with a 5–3 aggregate score.
Inter Milan secured their spot by edging out Bayern Munich 4–3 on aggregate.
Final Details
The winners of these semi-finals will face off in the final on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. This marks the first Champions League final under the new Swiss-system format.
Teams Qualified for Finals
Teams: 2 winners from the Semi Finals.
Format: Single match at a neutral venue (pre-determined by UEFA).
Venue: Allienz Arena, Munich.
Who Has Qualified for Champions League finals?
Teams will be updated after Semifinal results.
The winner of the Champions League gets to secure their place in the next season’s tournament.
They also get to play in the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
What to Expect from the Champions League Draw
With some of Europe’s top clubs involved, the Champions League draw for the knockout phase play-offs is set to deliver thrilling encounters.
Former winners like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Juventus are fighting to stay in the competition, while surprise packages like Brest and Club Brugge aim to make history.
The stakes are higher than ever, and the road to the final in Munich on May 31 promises intense battles as clubs strive for European glory.
Stay tuned for the Champions League draw updates and fixture announcements!
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