The UEFA Champions League round of 16 pairings for the 2025/26 season were finalized following the draw held in Nyon on February 27, 2026. These two-legged ties feature some blockbuster encounters, with first legs set for March 10-11 and second legs for March 17-18.
Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea in what promises to be a high-intensity clash between two sides with attacking flair and big-match experience. Galatasaray faces Liverpool, pitting the Turkish champions against one of England’s most successful European clubs in a matchup full of pace and intensity.
Real Madrid draws Manchester City once again, renewing one of the modern era’s great rivalries with plenty of recent history and star power on both sides. Atalanta meets Bayern Munich, where the Italian side’s dynamic style will test the German giants’ depth and experience.
Newcastle United takes on Barcelona, giving the Magpies a chance to measure themselves against one of football’s historic heavyweights in a fresh and intriguing tie. Atlético de Madrid is paired with Tottenham Hotspur, setting up a battle of contrasting approaches between Diego Simeone’s disciplined outfit and Spurs’ more open play.
Bodø/Glimt will face Sporting CP, an encounter that brings a Norwegian underdog story up against Portuguese pedigree and attacking talent. Finally, Bayer Leverkusen meets Arsenal, with the Bundesliga side looking to continue their impressive run against a seeded Gunners team that topped the league phase.
These fixtures set the stage for an exciting knockout phase on the road to the final in Budapest on May 30, 2026. Seeded teams (top eight from the league phase) host the second legs, adding strategic importance to home advantage in the returns.