As PSG and Benfica finished 15th and 16th in the final league phase table, they could only come up against Monaco (17th) or Brest (18th) in the knockout play-off rounds - the draw in Nyom, Switzerland, eventually pairing PSG with Brest and Benfica with Monaco.

Who Liverpool could face in Champions League last-16 after play-off draw - The Reds secured their place in the top two with a game to spare

The draw for the Champions League playoffs sees sides who finished between ninth and 24th go head-to-head, while they have also be given their positions in the bracket

Wesley Sneijder has slammed former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, who refused to be interviewed after Ajax's Europa League win against Galatasaray.

While eight clubs have already booked their place in the Champions League's round of 16, another 16 - including some of the competition's biggest hitters - face a play-off round

While eight clubs have already booked their place in the Champions League's round of 16, another 16 - including some of the competition's biggest hitters - face a play-off round

AS Monaco are closing in on deal to sign Jordan Henderson from Dutch side Ajax.Henderson has agreed terms with the French side on an 18-month contract and is close to completing a transfer to Ligue

Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa straight through to Champions League last 16; Man City and Celtic face play-off with Pep Guardiola setting up potential return to former club Bayern Munich; play-off

Former Liverpool captain is hoping Dutch club agree to tear up contract and permit him to move to France before window closes

Reigning champions Real Madrid will face 2023 winners Manchester City in the plum tie of the play-off round of this season's Champions League, following Friday's draw

In today's Premier League rumors, Al-Nassr is preparing another offer for Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma, Ollie Watkins wants to move to Arsenal and more.