Benfica Faces Real Madrid, Monaco Clashes with Paris in Champions League Play-offs

The draw for the knockout phase play-offs of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League has been finalized. This season’s exciting matchups feature prominent clubs, with crucial fixtures scheduled for late February. Notably, two standout clashes include Benfica facing Real Madrid and Monaco squaring off against Paris Saint-Germain.

Champions League Knockout Phase Play-offs Fixtures

The knockout phase play-offs will take place on February 17 and 18, 2026, with second legs scheduled for February 24 and 25. All matches will kick off at 21:00 CET, except for a few earlier games.

First Legs

• February 17:
  • Galatasaray vs Juventus (18:45 CET)
  • Monaco vs Paris
  • Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta
  • Benfica vs Real Madrid
• February 18:
  • Qarabağ vs Newcastle (18:45 CET)
  • Club Brugge vs Atlético de Madrid
  • Bodø/Glimt vs Inter
  • Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen

Second Legs

• February 24:
  • Atlético de Madrid vs Club Brugge (18:45 CET)
  • Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos
  • Inter vs Bodø/Glimt
  • Newcastle vs Qarabağ
• February 25:
  • Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund (18:45 CET)
  • Juventus vs Galatasaray
  • Paris vs Monaco
  • Real Madrid vs Benfica

Teams Advancing to the Last 16

Teams that have already secured their place in the last 16 include major clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern München, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Sporting CP, and Tottenham. The excitement continues as these clubs look to make an impact in the knockout stage.

Match Schedule and Structure

The knockout phase play-offs occur on February 17 and 18, 2026, followed by the Round of 16 on March 10/11 and 17/18. Quarter-finals are set for April 7/8 and April 14/15, while semi-finals will take place on April 28/29 and May 5/6. The final match will be held on May 30, 2026, in Budapest.

Draw Procedure

The draw process for the knockout phase was carefully structured to pair clubs based on their league positions. Clubs were divided into seeded and unseeded groups to ensure a fair competition dynamic. This setup not only heightens the excitement but also promises highly competitive encounters in the play-offs.

Stay tuned for further updates on these thrilling fixtures at Filmogaz.com, as European football reaches its peak excitement in February.