Champions League play-off stage begins: Galatasaray hosts Juventus

The first matches of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 play-off stage will be followed with interest by football fans. Turkey's representative Galatasaray will host the powerful Italian giant Juventus at home in this critical stage.

The tough match will begin tomorrow evening at 20:45, and both teams will sweat to leave the pitch with an advantageous score. On the same night, important matches will keep football enthusiasts glued to their screens.

In the other matches of the night, France's Monaco will face Paris Saint-Germain; Borussia Dortmund will share the pitch with Italian representative Atalanta; and Benfica will host Spanish giant Real Madrid in Portugal. The kick-off time for these matches has been announced as 23:00.

The second group of matches in the Champions League round of 16 play-off stage will be played on Wednesday, February 18. As part of that day's schedule, Azerbaijani team Qarabag will be on the pitch against English representative Newcastle United. Additionally, Club Brugge will host Atletico Madrid; Bodo/Glimt will host Inter; and Olympiacos will host Bayer Leverkusen.

The teams that emerge from these rounds will put up a great fight to secure a place in the round of 16. The return legs of these two-legged ties will be played on February 24-25.

Following these exciting matches, the teams that will continue their journey in Europe will be determined.

News Source: 12punto