The confirmed UCL round of 16 draw has been released.
Europe’s remaining 16 teams now know their opponents and possible route to the final of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League.
After the playoff round ended, with Internazionale and Juventus among the clubs eliminated, the knockout bracket is officially set.
Qualified teams
The eight seeded teams from the league phase are:
Arsenal
Bayern Munich
Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur
Barcelona
Chelsea
Sporting CP
Manchester City
They are joined by the playoff winners:
Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain
Newcastle United
Atlético Madrid
Atalanta
Bayer Leverkusen
Galatasaray
Bodø/Glimt
Round of 16 fixtures
The standout tie will see Real Madrid face Manchester City in another high-profile European meeting.
Another major clash pairs Paris Saint-Germain with Chelsea.
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In other fixtures:
Bayern Munich vs Atalanta
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Newcastle United vs Barcelona
Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP
Quarterfinal bracket
The draw has also mapped out the path to the semifinals.
Quarterfinal ties:
PSG/Chelsea vs Galatasaray/Liverpool
Real Madrid/Manchester City vs Atalanta/Bayern Munich
Newcastle/Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid/Tottenham
Bodø/Glimt/Sporting vs Bayer Leverkusen/Arsenal
Match dates
The first legs of the round of 16 will be played on March 10 and 11.
The return legs are scheduled for March 17 and 18.
The road to the Champions League final is now fully confirmed.
