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UCL: Teams that have qualified for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League knockout and playoff stage
The first round of matches in the revamped 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is officially in the books, with eight teams securing automatic qualification to the round of 16.
The opening phase of the competition delivered drama, shock upsets, and breathtaking performances, setting the stage for an intense knockout battle among Europe’s elite.
With the stakes higher than ever, fans can expect even more unforgettable moments, thrilling comebacks, and unexpected twists as the road to the final unfolds.
Teams who have secured automatic qualifying for the round of 16.
(1) Liverpool
(2) Barcelona
(3) Arsenal
(4) Inter Milan
(5) Atletico Madrid
(6) Bayer Leverkusen
(7) Lille
(8) Aston Villa
Clubs that qualified for the Champions League playoffs.
(1) Atalanta
(2) Borussia Dortmund
(3) Real Madrid
(4) Bayern Munich
(5) AC Milan
(6) PSV
(7) PSG
(8) Benfica
(9) Monaco
(10) Stade Brestios
(11) Feyenoord
(12) Juventus
(13) Celtic
(14) Manchester City
(15) Sporting Lisbon
(16) Club Brugge
When is the draw for the UEFA Champions League playoffs?
Following the completion of the league phase, two crucial draws will take place to shape the knockout rounds of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League.
The first draw, scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2025, will determine the specific matchups for the knockout playoff round. For instance, a team finishing 13th will learn whether they will face the team finishing 19th or 20th.
The seeded teams (9th-16th) will enjoy the advantage of playing the second leg at home in the play-off ties, which are set to take place on February 11/12 and February 18/19.
The second draw will then finalize the round of 16 matchups, mapping out each team’s potential route to the final. With so much at stake, the coming weeks promise high-stakes action and fierce competition in Europe’s biggest club tournament.