The Round of 16 fixtures for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League have been officially confirmed following Friday’s draw conducted by UEFA in Nyon, Switzerland, setting the stage for a thrilling knockout phase featuring several heavyweight clashes across Europe.
Among the standout ties, Arsenal will face German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in what observers have described as one of the most evenly matched encounters of the round.
Elsewhere, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain are set for a fierce showdown against Premier League rivals Chelsea, while former winners Real Madrid will once again renew their growing European rivalry with Manchester City.
Turkish giants Galatasaray have been paired against Liverpool, as Italian side Atalanta prepare to take on Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich.
Another eye-catching encounter will see Newcastle United battle Spanish heavyweights Barcelona, while Atlético Madrid square off against Tottenham Hotspur.
History will also be made as Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt feature in their first-ever Champions League knockout appearance against Portugal’s Sporting CP.
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The Round of 16 matches will be played across two legs scheduled for March 10 and 11, with return fixtures set for March 17 and 18, 2026. Kick-off times have been fixed for 18:45 CET and 21:00 CET.
English clubs maintain strong representation at this stage of Europe’s elite competition, highlighting the Premier League’s continued dominance on the continental stage.
Following the last-16 clashes, the quarter-finals are slated for April 7/8 and April 14/15, 2026, with the semi-finals scheduled for April 28/29 and May 5/6.
The 2025/26 Champions League campaign will ultimately conclude with the final on May 30, 2026, kicking off at 18:00 CET as Europe crowns a new continental champion.