Instead of going straight into the traditional round of 16, the competition will feature a knockout phase play-off. In this stage, the teams that finished ninth to 16th in the group phase will face off against those that placed 17th to 24th, with each tie played over two legs.

The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Champions League is upon us. Here's when it takes place and how it works.

The UEFA Champions League's inaugural league phase concludes on January 29 with dozens of sides jockeying for their positions in the expanded knockout stages.