The Champions League play-off round draw is set to take place, determining matchups for clubs like Manchester City and Celtic, who ranked 21st and 22nd respectively. Higher-ranked clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona will face lower-seeded opponents in the knockout stages. The new format has been met with mixed feelings across Europe, with some clubs eager for the competition while others fear stronger adversaries in early rounds. The structure of the play-offs is designed to pair teams based on performance, heightening the stakes as they strive for advancement.
The structure of the Champions League play-offs pits clubs based on their league positions, with higher finishers facing lower-ranked opponents to determine who advances.
While some clubs embrace the new Champions League format, others express concern, particularly those who finished lower in their leagues and face stronger contenders.
The upcoming draw will reveal matchups for elite clubs like Manchester City and Celtic, who finished 21st and 22nd respectively, potentially facing formidable opponents.
Clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona, having avoided the playoff round, will instead face teams like Monaco and PSG in the round of 16.
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