The Champions League play-offs take place in February (UEFA via Getty)Newcastle United will play Qarabag in the Champions League play-offs, while Real Marid will meet Benfica, and holder Paris Saint-Germain will face Monaco. Eddie Howe’s side finished 12th in the Champions League table after their 1-1 draw away to PSG on Wednesday and will now face a tough trip to Azerbaijan in their play-off tie. Champions League play-off draw Monaco vs Paris Saint-GermainBenfica vs Real MadridQarabag vs Newcastle UnitedBodo/Glimt vs InterGalatasaray vs JuventusClub Brugge vs Atletico MadridBorussia Dortmund vs AtalantaOlympiacos vs Bayer LeverkusenThe first leg of the Champions League play-offs will be played on February 17 and February 18, with the return legs played a week later on February 24 and February 25. After the play-off round finishes, the draw for the Champions League last-16, quarter-finals and semi-finals will take place on February 27. Arrow MORE: Former Arsenal star Serge Gnabry responds to Tottenham transfer offerArrow MORE: Jurrien Timber and William Saliba injury update ahead of Leeds vs ArsenalArrow MORE: What time is the Champions League play-off draw?

Source: Metro January 30, 2026 11:36 UTC