As of February 18, 2025, the UEFA Champions League is set for an action-packed day of knockout phase second-leg playoff matches, where the final teams will secure their places in the Round of 16.
Today’s Fixtures:
- AC Milan vs. Feyenoord – 18:45 CET, San Siro
Milan will look to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Milan couldn’t break Feyenoord’s defense. With the advantage of playing at home and their attacking potential, Milan will be determined to turn things around. - SL Benfica vs. AS Monaco – 21:00 CET, Estádio da Luz
Benfica holds a 1-0 lead after the first leg, thanks to Vangelis Pavlidis’s goal. Riding a five-match winning streak, Benfica is in solid form. However, Monaco, fresh off a dominant 7-1 victory in the league, will aim to overcome their away struggles and push for qualification. - Bayern Munich vs. Celtic – 21:00 CET, Allianz Arena
Bayern leads 2-1 from the first leg and will rely on star striker Harry Kane to help secure their spot in the Round of 16. Celtic will need a strong performance on the road to cause an upset and progress further in the competition. - Atalanta vs. Club Brugge – 21:00 CET
Atalanta faces a 1-0 deficit and will look to bounce back after a dominant 5-0 home win over Sturm Graz in a previous round. Their aim will be to replicate that form and advance to the next stage.
Current Standings and Format:
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League has introduced a new format, expanding to 36 teams, each playing eight matches (four home and four away). The top eight teams from the league phase automatically advance to the Round of 16, while teams finishing 9th to 24th enter two-legged playoffs for a chance to qualify.
Liverpool FC led the league phase with seven wins and one loss, totaling 21 points, followed closely by FC Barcelona, Arsenal FC, and Inter Milan, who all put in strong performances.
Today’s matches are crucial as teams fight for the remaining spots in the Round of 16. Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the results, anticipating thrilling action and possible upsets that are always part of the excitement in the UEFA Champions League.