As PSG and Benfica finished 15th and 16th in the final league phase table, they could only come up against Monaco (17th) or Brest (18th) in the knockout play-off rounds - the draw in Nyom, Switzerland, eventually pairing PSG with Brest and Benfica with Monaco.

Paris Saint-Germain took a short-term approach by loaning Xavi Simons to RB Leipzig for another season, but the uncertainty about his future has now been resolved, with the German club securing him

According to David Ornstein, Liverpool target Alphonso Davies is close to agreeing a new contract with Bayern Munich. READ MORE: Liverpool Interested In Bundesl

Manchester City must navigate a two-legged tie with European champions Real Madrid while Celtic have been paired with Bayern Munich in the play-offs; winners of ties will play either Atletico Madrid o

Elsewhere, Celtic meet Bayern Munich and there is an all-French contest between minnows Brest and Paris Saint-Germain. The first legs of the play-off matches will take place on February 11/12, with the second legs on February 18/19. Sam Lee, Rory Smith, Oliver Kay, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Dermot Corrigan analyse the key talking points from the draw.

The Champions League knockout phase play-off draw has been made with Manchester City learning their nightmare opponents while Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa have their route to the final mapped ou

Manchester City face a blockbuster Champions League play-off tie against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich after scraping through the new league phase with a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge.

The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table, and we will get Manchester City against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the playoffs.

Joshua Kimmich has been one of the key performers for Bayern Munich since joining them in 2015. He excelled in the midfield and is now ruling as a right-back. Thanks to his consistently impressive performances, he continues to be an integral part of the German side.

Bayern Munich sporting director Christopher Freund revealed that he is "positive" Joshua Kimmich will turn down transfer interest from a fleet of Europe's elite to sign a new contract with the Bavarians this year.

Mathys Tel has all the attributes to be a top player one day, but he may be on his way out of Bayern Munich before transfer deadline day. As the biggest club in Germany, it stands to reason that Bayern Munich will often snap up the best young players in the game, and Mathys Tel is certainly in that bracket.

What are the paths for the four Premier League clubs competing for a place in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final at the Allianz Arena in Munich?