UCL Knockout Play-Offs 2025: Drama for 9th–24th Teams

The 2024/25 UCL play-offs for 9th–24th teams added drama, with draws on January 31, 2025, per Arsenal.com. Search ‘UCL play-offs 2025’ for the story.

Play-Off Breakdown

Two-legged ties (February 11–19, 2025) decide round of 16 spots, per UEFA.com. Club Context: Mid-tier teams like Newcastle battle. History: Play-offs are new for 2024/25. Pundit Take: Play-offs level the field, but favor experience. Prediction: Newcastle advance, but shocks emerge. #UCL2025 #PlayOffs #Football #ChampionsLeague #Newcastle[](https://www.arsenal.com/news/champions-league-202526-what-we-know-so-far)