Three of the four Premier League clubs managed a top eight finish, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa impressing, but Manchester City must face Real Madrid in the play-off. While there is much to still be decided, the big changes to the format this season mean that the clubs already in the last 16 have an idea of who they will face there.

Predicting every UEFA Champions League knockout playoff game including Manchester City vs. Real Madrid, Feyenoord vs. AC Milan and more.

The first-ever edition of the UEFA Champions League's knockout phase playoffs begins this week when several European heavyweights will compete for a spot in the round of 16. The headlining act of the two-legged series is Manchester City's clash with Real Madrid,

Liverpool are not in the Champions League draw on Jan. 31 because the Reds automatically qualified for the round of 16. Since Slot's men finished atop the league phase standings, they do not have to participate in the knockout phase playoffs, and are therefore not in the draw.

The UEFA Champions League begins bracket play Tuesday, which will take place until the end of May. The world’s top clubs, such as Liverpool, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and many more will look to reign supreme over the soccer world.