Following the group stages (fixtures to be announced), the round of 16 knockout phase will commence February 2012 in which the top 16 clubs play two matches against each other on a home and away basis, with the same rules applying as the qualifying and play-off rounds.
SUMMARY OF FINAL STAGES:
Round of 16
6-14 February & 14-22 February 2012
Quarter-finals
27-28 March & 3-4 April 2012
Semi-Finals
17-18 April & 24-25 April 2012
Final
19 May 2012