The second legs of UEFA's knockout play-off ties in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League are set for February 24 to 26. Inter Milan faces Bodo/Glimt with a 3-1 deficit, while Juventus must overcome a 5-2 loss to Galatasaray. Crystal Palace hosts Zrinjski in a bid to revive their season after a 1-1 first-leg draw.
The knockout play-off second legs across UEFA's competitions begin on Tuesday, February 24, with Inter Milan hosting Bodo/Glimt at 21:00 CET in the Champions League. Bodo/Glimt secured a 3-1 victory in the first leg in Norway, having earlier defeated Manchester City and Atletico Madrid this season. Inter, managed by Cristian Chivu, will be without captain Lautaro Martinez due to injury and needs early goals to advance. Kjetil Knutsen's side aims to reach the round of 16 despite being underdogs in Milan.
On Wednesday, February 25, Juventus welcomes Galatasaray at 21:00 CET, trailing 5-2 from the first leg in Istanbul, where they led 2-1 early on. Luciano Spalletti's team faces a steep challenge, but Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen, recently recovered from injury, may not start, offering a potential boost. The first leg's excitement suggests another competitive match.
Thursday's Europa League fixture sees Viktoria Plzen host Panathinaikos at 18:45 CET after a 2-2 draw in Athens. Plzen remained unbeaten in the league phase, conceding just three goals in eight matches, and equalized late in the first leg. Panathinaikos has scored more in the competition this season, setting up a tight contest possibly heading to extra time.
In the Conference League, Crystal Palace faces Zrinjski at 21:00 CET following a 1-1 first-leg stalemate. The Premier League club, under Oliver Glasner, has endured a tough season with only two wins in their last four after a longer winless streak. This tie represents their last chance for European progression amid relegation concerns, while Zrinjski looks for an upset through counter-attacks.
Other notable ties include Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle in strong positions, Atletico Madrid hosting Club Brugge at 0-0, PSG leading Monaco 3-2, and Atalanta trailing Dortmund 2-0.
