The UEFA Champions League returns Tuesday, Feb. 11 with the first set of knockout stage playoff games. The first legs will wrap up Wednesday, Feb. 12 with the return fixtures taking place a week later.

The UEFA Champions League is the most celebrated club tournament in the world, and has been won most-often by Real Madrid, who extended their own record tally by beating Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in 2024. For the 2024-25 season we also see a new format (explained below) as the league phase will bring a totally different look to the tournament.

Hello there! And just like that, another UEFA Champions League week is upon us. Ahead of the first-ever edition of the knockout phase playoffs, I'm Pardeep Cattry with the latest ahead of a consequential week of action in Europe.

Adidas has revealed the official match ball for the knockout phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League. Appearing on-pitch from 11 February 2025, the latest ball pays tribute to Munich, host city of the final in May.

The first-ever edition of the UEFA Champions League's knockout phase playoffs begins this week when several European heavyweights will compete for a spot in the round of 16. The headlining act of the two-legged series is Manchester City's clash with Real Madrid,