After the playoff round draw of the new-look Champions League, here's how it impacts the round of 16, the format and the rest of the bracket.

Predicting every UEFA Champions League knockout playoff game including Manchester City vs. Real Madrid, Feyenoord vs. AC Milan and more.

The UEFA Champions League is the most celebrated club tournament in the world, and has been won most-often by Real Madrid, who extended their own record tally by beating Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in 2024. For the 2024-25 season we also see a new format (explained below) as the league phase will bring a totally different look to the tournament.

The first-ever edition of the UEFA Champions League's knockout phase playoffs begins this week when several European heavyweights will compete for a spot in the round of 16. The headlining act of the two-legged series is Manchester City's clash with Real Madrid,

The UEFA Champions League has a brand new expanded format for the 2024-25 season and so far it has been superb. MORE - New Champions League draw: How does it work? 36 sides entered into the new "league phase,

After a lengthy league phase, the 2024–25 Champions League knockout stage is finally here with eight matches kicking off in the knockout phase playoffs. The Champions League underwent several changes this season.