Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday. Man City, the 2023 champion, will host the first leg on Feb.

Title holder Real Madrid learned who it will face in the Champions League playoffs after the draw was made early on Friday afternoon in Europe.

The 16 teams finishing from ninth to 24th place find out their opponents for when they kick off the knockout stages