Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the Champions League knock-out round play-off.Having beaten Club Brugge 3-1 in their final league phase game to make it through to the next stage at the last opportunity,

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne kicks the ball with Real Madrid's Toni Kroos during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Credit: AP/Dave Thompson

Elsewhere among the eight ties, Celtic meet Bayern Munich and there is an all-French contest between minnows Brest and serial domestic champions Paris Saint-Germain. The first legs of the play-off matches will take place on February 11 and 12, with the returns a week later.

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji knows they will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League playoffs but believes they can win.

Thibaut Courtois said Real Madrid "aren't afraid of anyone" as they await Friday's Champions League playoff draw, which will see them face Manchester City or Celtic for a place in the round of 16.

The two European giants know City are struggling but will still have a sense of dread at maybe having to face Pep Guardiola’s men

Reigning champions Real Madrid will face struggling 2023 winners Manchester City in the Champions League playoff round, while Paris Saint-Germain will take on tournament newcomers Brest in an

Manchester City must navigate a two-legged tie with European champions Real Madrid while Celtic have been paired with Bayern Munich in the play-offs; winners of ties will play either Atletico Madrid o

With Arsenal and Manchester City bringing back an old-school rivalry to the top level of football, we’re all wondering when the two sides will meet again. Fresh off a dominant 5-1 victory from the Gunners,