The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw was completed on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Nyon, Switzerland, setting up a series of high-profile knockout fixtures across Europe.
Paris Saint-Germain will face Chelsea in what is a repeat of their recent FIFA Club World Cup meeting, renewing rivalry between the French champions and the Premier League side on the European stage.
Galatasaray, led by Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, will take on Liverpool in a tie that promises intensity, with the Turkish champions banking on their home support and attacking firepower.
Real Madrid will meet Manchester City, extending a modern European rivalry that has produced dramatic knockout encounters in recent seasons.
Atalanta will battle Bayern Munich as the Italian side attempts to overcome the experience and pedigree of the German giants.
Newcastle United will face Barcelona, pitching the Premier League side’s resurgence against one of Spain’s most decorated clubs.
Ademola Lookman's Atletico Madrid will clash with Tottenham Hotspur in a fixture expected to be defined by tactical discipline and defensive organisation.
Bodo/Glimt, widely regarded as giant killers following their impressive European performances, will confront Sporting CP as the Norwegian champions look to extend their fairytale run.
Bayer Leverkusen will square off against Premier League leaders Arsenal in a contest that could showcase attacking football and strategic depth from both sides.
The first legs of the Round of 16 are scheduled for March 10 and 11, with return fixtures on March 17 and 18, 2026, as clubs intensify their push toward the final at Puskás Arena in Budapest on May 30, 2026.
