Newcastle Advances to Champions League Play-offs Against Qarabag

Newcastle United achieved four victories in their eight matches during the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.

The Magpies are set to compete against Qarabag in a two-legged play-off for a chance to reach the Round of 16 in the prestigious tournament.

In their most recent match, Newcastle drew 1-1 with defending champions Paris St-Germain, which allowed them to secure a 12th place finish. PSG, who concluded the league phase in 11th place, will face Monaco in the playoffs. Meanwhile, 15-time European champions Real Madrid will meet with their former manager Jose Mourinho’s Benfica.

The first legs of the play-offs will occur on February 17-18, with the return legs scheduled for the following week.

The final for the 2025-26 Champions League will be held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30.

Upcoming matchups include:
– Bodo/Glimt vs. Inter Milan
– Benfica vs. Real Madrid
– Monaco vs. Paris St-Germain
– Qarabag vs. Newcastle
– Galatasaray vs. Juventus
– Club Brugge vs. Atletico Madrid
– Borussia Dortmund vs. Atalanta
– Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen

For the latest updates on the Champions League, including scores and fixtures, follow the news coverage. You can also listen to the Football Daily podcast for the most current football information. Highlights of each Champions League match will be available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app starting at 22:00 on Wednesdays. Additionally, a Champions League Match of the Day will air on BBC One from 22:40 to 00:00.