The Europa League in 2024/25 includes a playoff round that will determine half of the draw for the Round of 16.

THE expanded Champions League has delighted and confused fans in equal abundance this season. More teams and more matches – plus a league table to contend with – have left many fans

The key details you need to know on when and where the draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League knockout-round playoffs will take place.

The new format indicates a potential split, with the top eight teams advancing directly to the last-16, while those ranked ninth to 24th will enter a play-off round. Matchday seven is scheduled for this midweek (January 21 and 22), with the final set of games all occurring simultaneously on January 29.

Here's what you need to know about the draw for the Champions League knockout phase play-offs: The draw takes place on Friday, January 31 at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.

A 2-1 victory looked to have done the job with a game to spare only for the second-placed Catalans to beat Benfica 5-4 with a goal in the sixth minute of added time to ensure the race for first place will go to the final fixture.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Celtic are all chasing Champions League glory this season

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Liverpool are one of 32 clubs taking part in the new-look Champions League this season and Arsenal will be keen to join their rivals

The draw for the 2024-25 Champions League knockout phase playoff will be held on Friday January 31 at 11am GMT (6am ET). It will take place at the House of European Football in Ny