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UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Draw Sets Up Exciting Knockout Ties

Posted : 27 February 2026

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw for the 2025/26 season took place on Friday, 27 February, at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw not only determined the last‑16 matchups but also mapped out the potential quarter-final and semi-final paths for the remaining teams.

The first legs of the Round of 16 will be played on 10–11 March, followed by the second legs on 17–18 March. Quarter-finals are scheduled for early to mid-April, with semi-finals at the end of April and the final set for 30 May at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

The confirmed Round of 16 ties are: Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea, Galatasaray vs Liverpool, Real Madrid vs Manchester City, Atalanta vs Bayern München, Newcastle United vs Barcelona, Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur, Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP, and Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal. These fixtures promise high drama and fierce competition as Europe’s top clubs clash for a place in the quarter-finals.

Some matchups are particularly noteworthy. Real Madrid vs Manchester City renews a high-profile rivalry, while Newcastle United faces a stern test against Barcelona. Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, both European heavyweights, will battle in a potentially dramatic tie, and Liverpool meets Galatasaray in another intriguing contest that could swing either way.

The draw process placed the eight seeded teams — those finishing top in the league phase — against the eight knockout play-off winners, with seeded teams guaranteed home advantage in the second leg. At this stage, there were no restrictions on clubs from the same league or previous group stage encounters, allowing for exciting and unpredictable clashes.

All teams now prepare for their two-legged encounters in March, with the winners advancing to the quarter-finals and moving closer to the Champions League final in Budapest. This stage promises intense matches, high stakes, and plenty of surprises for fans across Europe.

 

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