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Man City, Real Madrid to clash in CL knockout play-offs

31 January

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The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) held on Friday the draw for the 2024–25 Champions League knockout phase play-offs.

The first leg of the encounters will be played on February 11 and 12, and the second one on February 18 and 19.

The pairs are, as follows:

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