The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw has produced thrilling matchups, setting the stage for high-stakes clashes as Europe’s elite battle for a spot in the quarter-finals.
Paris Saint-Germain will face Liverpool in a heavyweight showdown. Spanish giants Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid are set for a heated Madrid derby, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry.
Elsewhere, Premier League chasers Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven, while Inter Milan meet Feyenoord in a tough encounter.
German powerhouses Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will lock horns, and Borussia Dortmund will aim to overcome Lille.
Meanwhile, Barcelona faces a tricky tie against Benfica.
With these matchups, the road to the final promises intense battles, tactical duels, and unforgettable moments.
Champions League Round of 16 Draw: Full Fixtures
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool – A heavyweight clash between two attacking powerhouses.
- Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa – Unai Emery’s side faces a tricky test in Belgium.
- Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid – A fierce Madrid derby in the knockout stage.
- PSV Eindhoven vs. Arsenal – The Gunners take on a familiar foe from the group stage.
- Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan – Dutch champions meet last season’s UCL finalists.
- Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen – An all-German battle between title contenders.
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille – The Bundesliga side faces a resilient French outfit.
- Benfica vs. Barcelona – A historic European fixture with both sides eyeing progress.
These fixtures promise high-stakes drama as Europe’s best fight for a place in the quarter-finals.
How the Round of 16 draw works
Teams are paired based on league rankings (1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8). Each pair is drawn into a position to face a knockout phase play-off winner.
Four bowls contain the seeded teams, with draws determining their bracket side. The process starts with teams ranked 7/8 and finishes with 1/2.
The first drawn team is placed on the silver side, and its paired team goes to the blue side. Seeded teams generally play the return leg at home.
