Complete Champions League Knockout Play-Off Draw Revealed

Newcastle United has drawn Qarabag for the Champions League knockout play-off tie. This marks the first time the Magpies have reached this stage in European competition.

Match Schedule and Venue

The first leg of the tie will occur in Azerbaijan, with scheduled dates of February 17 or 18. The second leg will take place at St James’ Park on February 24 or 25. As a seeded team from the group stage, Newcastle will have the home advantage in the second leg.

Newcastle’s February Fixtures

February is set to be a challenging month for Newcastle due to their busy schedule, which includes:

• January 31: Liverpool (away), Premier League
• February 4: Manchester City (away), Carabao Cup semi-final second leg
• February 7: Brentford (home), Premier League
• February 11: Tottenham Hotspur (away), Premier League
• February 14: Aston Villa (away), FA Cup fourth round
• February 17/18: Qarabag (away), Champions League knockout play-off first leg
• February 21: Manchester City (away), Premier League
• February 24/25: Qarabag (home), Champions League knockout play-off second leg
• February 28: Everton (home), Premier League

Recent Performance of Qarabag

Qarabag’s performance in the league phase was less than stellar. They faced a heavy defeat of 6-0 against Liverpool, despite managing a 2-2 draw at home against Chelsea.

Competing Teams and Highlights

In another significant matchup, Benfica will battle Real Madrid, a rematch following their dramatic last league phase game. Benfica’s coach, Jose Mourinho, saw a last-minute goal by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin propel his team into the playoffs.

Other Draws in the Knockout Play-offs

Here’s a complete list of the knockout play-off fixtures:

• Benfica vs. Real Madrid
• Bodo/Glimt vs. Inter Milan
• Monaco vs. PSG
• Qarabag vs. Newcastle
• Galatasaray vs. Juventus
• Club Brugge vs. Atletico Madrid
• Borussia Dortmund vs. Atalanta
• Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Prospects for English Teams

With strong performances in Europe, English clubs are poised to secure a fifth Champions League spot. This follows Newcastle’s fifth-place finish in the Premier League, which qualified them for this year’s Champions League.

Upcoming Champions League Schedule

The draw for the round of 16 will be held after the completion of the play-off fixtures on February 27. Other key dates include:

Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for updates and in-depth analysis of these fixtures and the Champions League’s progression.