The UEFA Champions League knockout playoff draw takes place on January 31, 2025. It includes teams ranked 9th to 24th, while the top eight advance directly to the last 16. The new seeding system ensures that higher-ranked teams do not face each other until later rounds, which emphasizes the importance of league positions. Teams like Manchester City, PSG, and Real Madrid may now face early matchups against traditionally weaker clubs. Rankings substantially impact knockout progression, especially as teams like Bayern Munich and Juventus hover around vulnerable positions.
The knockout playoff draw for the UEFA Champions League features clubs ranked 9th to 24th, with the top teams set to face lower-seeded opponents.
The league placings influence the knockout bracket, which is now fixed, preventing early matchups between the highest-placed teams.
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