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The group stage of the Champions League is coming to an end, with some teams already in the knockout stage. Here’s what you need to know about the knockout stages.
When is the draw for the knockout stages of the Champions League?
The draw will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 14 in Nyon. You can follow it through Sky Sports’ platforms.
Who has reached the round of 16?
Olivier Giroud scored late to move to Chelsea
Chelsea
Seville
Barcelona
Juventus
Chelsea and Sevilla became the first teams to reach the knockout phase after the respective late wins against Rennes and Krasnodar. The first place in Group E, which would determine the ranking, is still up for grabs, and the parties will meet in Spain on December 2.
Barcelona beat Dynamo Kiev 4-0, even without Lionel Messi, to reserve their spot, while Cristiano Ronaldo was involved to help Juventus progress.
Manchester City are on the right track after winning three of three in Group C, while Liverpool have done the same in Group D, and Manchester United only need one point after beating Istanbul Basaksehir 4-1.
Reigning champions Bayern Munich are closing in on qualification having won all three of their Group A matches so far, but Real Madrid and Inter Milan are in trouble in Group B.
What is the giveaway format?
The final of the Champions 2021 will take place in Istanbul
There will be two seed drums: one consisting of the eight group winners and the other of the eight finalists.
UEFA says the exact draw procedure will be confirmed before the ceremony, but no team can at this time play a club from their own federation, which means there are no Premier League clashes yet.
The playoffs will take place over two games, with the seeded group winners playing away in the first leg and at home in the second leg.
When will the games be played?
February 15/16: Round of 16 first leg matches
March 16/17: Round of 16 second leg matches
Any other key dates?
December 1/2: Round five of the group stage
8/9 December: Matchday 6 of the group stage
February 15/16 and March 16/17, 2021: Round of 16
April 6/14, 2021: Quarter finals
April 17 and May 5, 2021: Semifinals
May 29, 2021: Final (Istanbul)
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