UEFA Competitions Enter Knockout Playoff Stage With Key Matches Ahead
Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League teams prepare for decisive playoff rounds to secure spots in their respective Round of 16 stages.
- The Champions League knockout playoffs kick off on February 11 and 12, with Manchester City facing Real Madrid and Bayern Munich taking on Celtic in standout matchups.
- Europa League play-offs begin February 13, featuring teams like Ajax, Roma, and Porto vying to join Manchester United and Tottenham in the Round of 16.
- Chelsea leads the Conference League as heavy favorites after dominating the league phase and securing automatic qualification to the Round of 16.
- Key fixtures in the Champions League include Juventus vs. PSV Eindhoven, showcasing U.S. Men's National Team stars, and a French showdown between PSG and Brest.
- The finals for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League are scheduled for May 31 in Munich, May 21 in Bilbao, and May 28 in Poland, respectively.