"After a dramatic final night of league phase action that saw Newcastle United, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan and more forced to navigate the Champions League playoff round, it's time to discover the identity of their respective opponents, and you can follow it all live with ESPN. The top eight have progressed automatically to the round of 16, where they will be joined by the eight winners of the playoffs, which take place next month."
"Real Madrid will certainly be hoping so; they were stunningly dumped into the playoffs on the last night of the league phase by former coach José Mourinho -- whose Benfica team advanced via a last-gasp goal by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. PSG and Newcastle started in the top eight but drew 1-1 in Paris, which sent them falling in the table to 11th and 12th, respectively. Madrid, PSG, Newcastle and last season's beaten finalists Inter Milan will be in the qualifying playoffs draw Friday."
After a dramatic final night of league phase action, eight teams progressed automatically to the round of 16 and will be joined by eight playoff winners next month. The seeded draw means each playoff round team can face one of two opponents. Newcastle United is the only English side in the draw today and will be drawn to face either Monaco or Qarabag. Real Madrid, PSG, Newcastle and last season's beaten finalists Inter Milan dropped into the playoffs after results on the final night. ESPN will provide live coverage of the playoff draw.
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