Manchester City must navigate a two-legged tie with European champions Real Madrid while Celtic have been paired with Bayern Munich in the play-offs; winners of ties will play either Atletico Madrid o

Manchester City face a blockbuster Champions League play-off tie against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich after scraping through the new league phase with a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge.

Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid were among the European heavyweights who will have to play an extra round in the Champions League's new format.

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.

Thibaut Courtois said Real Madrid "aren't afraid of anyone" as they await Friday's Champions League playoff draw, which will see them face Manchester City or Celtic for a place in the round of 16.

The revamped Uefa Champions League reaches a critical moment on Wednesday when the final round of group-stage matches take place. All 36 teams are in action, with 18 games kicking-off at midnight UAE and all but two of them involving teams who could make it through to the last 16.