Champions League Draw: 'Real' returns to Lisbon in the first knockout stage

2026-01-30 13:30 © AFP

On Friday, the draw for the first knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League was held.

In the first knockout stage, Real Madrid will face their tormentors, Benfica from Lisbon. The last match between these two clubs, which will go down in history, ended in favor of the Portuguese club with a score of 4:2. The decisive goal was scored by Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.

Champions PSG will face a well-known challenge from the team of Monaco.

Meanwhile, Premier League club Newcastle will battle against Azerbaijani champions Qarabag.

🚨 Champions League - Knockouts Bracket.

✅ Knockout Play-offs ties are set!

🔹 1st legs: 17/18 February
🔸 2nd legs: 24/25 February

🗓️ Round of 16 Draw on Friday, 27 February. pic.twitter.com/UWbxfM8T30