The UEFA Champions League play-off second legs take place this week, with eight teams set to advance to the round of 16. While some clubs, like PSG, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid, are in commanding positions, others face uphill battles in their bid to qualify.
MUNICH, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 17: Jamal Musiala during a Bayern Munich press conference at Säbener Straße, on February 17, 2025, in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images)
Tuesday’s Fixtures & Predictions
Kick-off (GMT)
Fixture
Prediction
17:45
Milan vs Feyenoord
2-0 (Milan advance)
20:00
Atalanta vs Club Brugge
3-1 (Atalanta advance)
20:00
Bayern Munich vs Celtic
4-1 (Bayern advance)
20:00
Benfica vs Monaco
2-0 (Benfica advance)
AC Milan must overturn a 1-0 deficit at the San Siro after struggling in Rotterdam.
Atalanta look to bounce back from a controversial first-leg loss to Club Brugge, with Ademola Lookman’s return a possible game-changer.
Bayern Munich are heavy favorites against Celtic, given their home record and Harry Kane’s form.
Benfica have in-form striker Vangelis Pavlidis and home advantage against a Monaco side that struggles with discipline.
Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz (right) celebrates scoring their second goal of the game with teammate Kylian Mbappe (centre) during the UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Play Offs, first leg match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Tuesday February 11, 2025. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
Borussia Dortmund, despite poor Bundesliga form, have a comfortable 3-0 first-leg advantage.
PSG are in top form and should ease past Brest with another dominant display.
Juventus hold a slim 2-1 lead against PSV and will likely grind out a draw to progress.
Real Madrid stunned Man City with a 3-2 first-leg win and have a strong home record against the English champions. Expect another thriller at the Bernabeu.