Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the Champions League play-off after finishing in 22nd place in their group. The Premier League champions will need to navigate a two-legged tie against the Spanish giants in order to progress to the round of 16.
Manchester City face a play-off after struggling during the league phase. Guardiola's side will have to negotiate a two-legged tie against Real Madrid. LISTEN NOW:Manchester City face a blockbuster Champions League play-off tie against Real Madrid after the draw was conducted at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon.
Man City were paired with Celtic, who finished in 21st place, with the teams knowing they would be drawn against European heavyweights Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. As the unseeded teams, Man City and Celtic will host the first legs of their respective ties on February 11 or 12.The draw has also set up an all-French play-off between Brest and Paris Saint-Germain, while Monaco will face Benfica.Juventus have been drawn to face reigning Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, while AC Milan will play Feyenoord.
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