The UEFA Champions League knockout playoff round kicks off on February 11, featuring 16 teams ranked ninth to 24th in the league phase. Teams placed ninth to 16th are seeded, playing the second leg at home. Notably, there is no country protection in matchups, allowing clubs from the same nation to face each other. The top eight clubs, including Liverpool and Barcelona, await their potential opponents from the playoff winners, with the next phase's draw dependent on these matches.
The knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Champions League, involving clubs placed ninth to 24th, begins on February 11, featuring crucial matchups.
Clubs in the knockout stage can face those from their own country, illustrated by PSG's matchup against Ligue 1 rivals Brest in this round.
Each club in the knockout playoffs will play once on a Tuesday and once on a Wednesday, with the second legs happening on Feb. 18-19.
Liverpool and Barcelona, who finished first and second respectively, can potentially face any of the teams finishing in positions 15th to 18th in the playoffs.
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