NGUEFA has finalized the draw for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League playoffs, determining which clubs will compete in two-legged matches to qualify for the league phase. Fourteen clubs will participate, though some teams are yet to be decided due to ongoing third-round qualifiers. The draw separates teams into two paths: one for domestic league champions and another for clubs that earned spots based on their league positions in countries with multiple Champions League entries. Notable matchups include Celtic facing LASK, AEK Athens playing against either Levski Sofia or Kairat Almaty, and several other international clashes. Playoff matches will occur in early August, with winners advancing to the Champions League group stage and losers moving to the Europa League.
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