Who are Real Madrid’s potential opponents in the Champions League Round of 16 play-off?

Real Madrid concluded their Champions League campaign with a 3-0 win over Brest in France.

With this win, the royal club finished 12th, qualifying for the Round of 16 play-off where they will play a home and away match.

Who are Real Madrid’s potential opponents in the Champions League Round of 16 play-off?

Since they are 12th, Real Madrid will have to face either the 21st or 22nd-placed team.

So, either Real Madrid will play Celtic in a match that seems within reach, or Manchester City in an early final.

If Real Madrid advance to the Round of 16, they will face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid.

Los Blancos have already eliminated City in the last edition of the quarter-finals, and before that, the English club eliminated Los Blancos in the semi-finals.

Date of the draw for the Round of 16 play-off round in the Champions League

It remains to be noted that Real Madrid’s opponent will be determined through the draw, which will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, and will start at 2:00 PM Mecca time.

Date of the Round of 16 play-off matches in the Champions League 2025

The first leg matches of the Round of 16 play-off round of the Champions League will be played on February 11 and 12, 2025, while the second leg matches will be held on the 18th and 19th of the same month.