The Champions League league phase is nearing its conclusion as teams, players and fans all around the world prepare for the next stage of competition. The league phase ends on Jan. 29 with all 36 teams in action on the final day with every game kicking off at 3 p.

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

The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase came to a dramatic close on Wednesday, setting up for an equally entertaining knockout stage that begins in two weeks' time. The introduction of the new format means the Champions League will introduce a new phase of competition in February when 16 teams will take part in the knockout round playoffs.