Real to face Benfica again: Champions League play-off draw results

On January 30, the draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League play-off round was held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

Draw results:

• Benfica (Portugal) – Real (Spain)
• Monaco – PSG (both France)
• Galatasaray (Turkey) – Juventus (Italy)
• Borussia Dortmund (Germany) – Atalanta (Italy)
• Qarabag (Azerbaijan) – Newcastle (England)
• Brugge (Belgium) – Atletico (Spain)
• Bode-Glimt (Norway) – Inter (Italy)
• Olympiakos (Greece) – Bayer (Germany)

The first legs will take place on February 17–18 at the home stadiums of the first-listed teams. The second legs will be held on February 24–25. Winners will advance to the Round of 16, joining Arsenal, Bayern, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting, and Manchester City.