The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 was held on Friday, February 27, 2026, producing a series of high-stakes, heavyweight clashes as Europe’s elite clubs battle for a place in the quarter-finals.
Defending champions Real Madrid have been handed one of the most anticipated ties of the round against English giants Manchester City, reigniting a fierce rivalry that has delivered dramatic knockout encounters in recent seasons.
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Full Round of 16 Fixtures (First Legs & Second Legs Dates TBC)
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Sporting CP vs Bodø/Glimt
Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
Newcastle United vs Barcelona
Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
The first legs are scheduled to take place in late February and early March 2026, with return fixtures following two weeks later. Exact dates and kick-off times will be confirmed by UEFA shortly.
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Real Madrid vs Manchester City: A rematch of multiple recent semi-finals and finals. City will be seeking revenge after past exits, while Madrid aim to defend their title.
PSG vs Chelsea: French vs English champions a clash of attacking firepower and tactical discipline.
Newcastle vs Barcelona: The Magpies face a daunting test against the Catalan giants, who are rebuilding under new management.
Galatasaray vs Liverpool: Turkish passion meets English pedigree in what promises to be a fiery atmosphere in Istanbul.
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich: The Italian overachievers take on the German machine.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal: Last season’s Bundesliga champions face the Premier League title contenders.
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All ties are two-legged, with away goals abolished matches level after 180 minutes will go to extra time and penalties if necessary.
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The winners will advance to the quarter-final draw on March 20, 2026, with the final set for May 30, 2026, at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
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By Akai Akeobong
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