The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been completed, producing several high-profile matchups as Europe’s elite clubs prepare for the knockout phase.
The standout clash sees Chelsea drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in a highly anticipated rematch of last season’s Club World Cup final. Both teams are expected to bring attacking firepower and tactical intrigue to the two-legged tie.
Full Round of 16 Fixtures (First Legs: March 10-11 | Second Legs: March 17-18)
- Sporting CP vs Bodø/Glimt
- Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
- Real Madrid vs Manchester City
- Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
- Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Newcastle United vs Barcelona
- Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Key Ties to Watch
- Chelsea vs PSG: A rematch of last year’s Club World Cup final — expect fireworks between two of Europe’s most explosive attacking sides.
- Real Madrid vs Manchester City: A repeat of recent heavyweight clashes; Pep Guardiola’s men will be eager to finally overcome the Spanish giants in knockout competition.
- Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen: Mikel Arteta’s high-pressing side faces Xabi Alonso’s dynamic, unbeaten Bundesliga champions.
- Galatasaray vs Liverpool: Arne Slot’s Liverpool travel to a hostile Istanbul atmosphere against Okan Buruk’s aggressive Turkish champions.
All ties will be played over two legs, with first legs scheduled for March 10-11 and second legs for March 17-18. The aggregate winners will advance to the quarter-finals.
The draw sets the stage for an intense and unpredictable knockout stage, with several classic European rivalries renewed and new storylines emerging. Full fixture schedules, including kick-off times and venues, will be confirmed by UEFA in the coming days. Fans across the continent are already anticipating what promises to be one of the most exciting Champions League knockout phases in recent memory.
