Millions to play for in Champions league playoffs

By Brian Homewood BERNE (Reuters) - Rank outsiders Skenderbeu and distant Astana will line-up alongside traditional powers such as Manchester United, Valencia and Bayer Leverkusen as the Champions League playoffs get under way with first legs this week. With millions of euros' revenue, plus the prestige of a place in the group stage at stake, the playoffs often serve up more drama and tension than the group stage itself. The outcome can also have a significant impact on the rest of the season for clubs who miss out on the group stage windfall.
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