Champions League draw in full: Osimhen, Lookman get tough ties as Mourinho returns to Madrid

The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout play-off round has been completed, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as clubs battle for a place in the round of 16.

The headline tie sees Real Madrid drawn against Jose Mourinho’s Benfica, marking a dramatic return to Madrid for the Portuguese coach in what promises to be one of the most talked-about matchups of the play-offs.

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were both handed daunting assignments in the playoff draw.

Osimhen’s Galatasaray will face Italian giants Juventus, a tie that pits the Nigerian striker against one of Europe’s most experienced Champions League sides and offers a return to Italy.

Lookman’s Atalanta, whose squad could still change before the window closes, were drawn against 2024 finalists Borussia Dortmund.

The German side bring pedigree and history in the competition, making it a stern test for the Bergamo club and for Lookman, should he remain with Atalanta for the European fixtures.

Meanwhile, Raphael Onyedika's Club Brugge will also be going against the odds after being paired with Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.

Fresh from their dramatic Matchday 8 meeting in Lisbon, where Benfica beat Real Madrid 4–2 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, the two sides will meet again, this time over two legs in the play-offs.

Elsewhere, Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain were paired with French rivals Monaco, while Newcastle drew Qarabag. Atletico Madrid will face Club Brugge, Inter Milan take on Bodo/Glimt, and Bayer Leverkusen meet Olympiacos.

Full draw:

Real Madrid vs Benfica

Inter Milan vs Bodo/Glimt

PSG vs Monaco

Newcastle vs Qarabag

Juventus vs Galatasaray

Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge

Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund

Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos

The first legs will be played on February 17–18, with the return legs on February 24–25. The eight winners will advance to the round of 16, where they will face the top eight league-phase finishers: Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP and Manchester City.