Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal topped the Champions League group stage (Picture: Getty Images)The Champions League group stage is over, which means the knockout rounds can begin with the play-offs. It is an unusual system, but here is which teams could face each other in the last 16 of the Champions League. The Champions League knockout bracket (Picture: UEFA)When is the last 16 draw? Newcastle face a two-legged play-off to make the last 16 (Picture: Getty Images)Who could Newcastle play in the play-off round? The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw takes place on Friday, 30 January 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland.