In the knockout round play-offs, the eight runners-up that qualify from the UEFA Champions League path group stage are joined by the eight winners of the second round of the domestic champions path.
The knockout round play-off pairings are determined by means of a draw, in accordance with the following principles:
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The winners of the second round of the domestic champions path must be drawn against the runners-up that qualify from the UEFA Champions League path group stage.
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Clubs from the same association cannot be drawn against each other.
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The winners of the second round of the domestic champions path play at home.
The play-offs are played in single-leg knockout matches in accordance with Article 19.
The eight winners of the knockout round play-offs qualify for the round of 16.