The UEFA Champions League knockout round draw is Friday, with 24 of Europe's top soccer clubs entering the playoff phase. Here's what to know.

The draw takes place at 6am ET on Friday, January 31 at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. First legs of the play-off round will take place on February 11/12, with the second legs on February 18/19.

The Champions League league phase is nearing its conclusion as teams, players and fans all around the world prepare for the next stage of competition.

United States men's national team striker Ricardo Pepi continues his scoring tear with a goal against Liverpool in the Champions League to give PSV the win. Savinho has given Manchester City life in the Champions League. His goal gives Man City a two-goal cushion over Brugge.

The Champions League is down to 24 teams, and yes, giants such as Man City and Paris Saint-Germain made it through in the end. Let's review the league phase and the best XI, and project who's winning it all.

How do you follow all 18 games on 'Matchday Mayhem'? Come up with a running order and watch a bit of every one in turn, of course

The UEFA Champions League league phase concludes on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with all 36 clubs playing at the same time.

Al-Hilal are ready to offer a water-watering fee for Real Madrid and Brazil international forward Rodrygo, who was on Liverpool and Manchester City’s radar.

Highlights from the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 knockouts draw taking place at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.

The draw for the UEFA Champions League knockout-round playoffs takes place on the Friday after the final matchweek of the league phase.