Champions League knockout play-off draw: Date, time, how it works

The end of the league phase of the Champions League is just around the corner, and Italian clubs who qualify for the knockout play-off draw will know their opponents by the end of the month.

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Only the top eight teams in the Champions League standings will earn a direct spot in the Round of 16, while those finishing from ninth to 24th will have to go through the knockout play-off, playing two extra European fixtures.