The road to the UEFA Champions League final is set as the knockout phase play-offs and the Round of 16 fixtures take center stage. Europe’s elite clubs are ready to fight for a place in the grand final at Wembley on May 31 – June 1, 2025.

Knockout Play-Offs Begin

The knockout play-offs kick off with Brest facing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a high-stakes clash. PSG, with their star-studded lineup, will look to avoid an early upset against the underdogs.

Other key fixtures in the play-offs include:

• Club Brugge vs. Atalanta – A battle between Belgian resilience and Italian flair.
• Manchester City vs. Real Madrid – A heavyweight showdown that could have easily been a final.
• Juventus vs. PSV Eindhoven – The Italian giants take on Dutch challengers in a historic rivalry.
• Monaco vs. Benfica – A clash between two of Europe’s strongest non-top-five league teams.
• Sporting CP vs. Borussia Dortmund – A test of youthful energy and tactical brilliance.
• Celtic vs. Bayern Munich – The Scottish champions face a formidable German force.
• Feyenoord vs. AC Milan – A nostalgic European classic returns.

Round of 16 Matches to Watch

Once the play-offs determine the remaining Round of 16 teams, some exciting fixtures await:

• Liverpool vs. Barcelona – A repeat of legendary past encounters, promising drama and intensity.
• Atlético Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen – A battle between Spanish resilience and German efficiency.
• Arsenal vs. Inter Milan – Two historic clubs with ambitious Champions League aspirations.

The Road to Wembley

The quarter-finals are scheduled for April 8-10, followed by the semi-finals between April 29 – May 1. The top teams will then set their sights on the grand final on May 31 – June 1, 2025, where one club will lift the coveted UEFA Champions League trophy.

With powerhouse teams and potential Cinderella stories in the making, the 2024/25 Champions League campaign is shaping up to be another unforgettable chapter in European football.