UEFA Champions League: Play-off schedule revealed
Champions League Play-Offs Set: Europe's Elite Prepare for Showdown
The final hurdle before the UEFA Champions League group stage has been cleared. Tuesday night saw the conclusion of the third qualifying round, setting the stage for a tantalizing play-off battle.
Champions Path Contenders
- Ferencvaros (Hungary) will face a tough test against Qarabağ FK (Azerbaijan).
- Red Star Belgrade (Serbia) takes on Pafos (Cyprus) in what promises to be an intriguing clash of styles.
- FK Bodo/Glimt (Norway), known for their attacking prowess, will battle Sturm Graz (Austria).
- The Scottish giants, Celtic Glasgow, are matched against Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan).
- FC Copenhagen (Denmark) and FC Basel (Switzerland) round out the Champions Path with a highly anticipated encounter.
League Path Battles for Glory
In the League Path, Fenerbahçe (Turkey) will try to overcome Benfica (Portugal), who are coming off a dominant double victory over Nice (2-0, 2-0).
Meanwhile, Glasgow Rangers prepare to face Club Brugge.
The full play-off schedule awaits further details. The winners of these matches will advance to the coveted group stage of the UEFA Champions League, where they'll compete against Europe's elite for a shot at the prestigious trophy.