The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw has set the stage for blockbuster encounters as 16 European clubs prepare to battle for continental glory. The draw, conducted on Friday, February 21, paired some of Europe’s biggest names against each other, with a Madrid derby, Bayern vs. Leverkusen, and PSG vs. Liverpool standing out as the most eye-catching ties.
Full List of Champions League Round of 16 Fixtures
- PSV Eindhoven (NED) vs Arsenal (ENG)
- Real Madrid (ESP) vs Atletico Madrid (ESP)
- Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) vs Liverpool (ENG)
- Club Brugge (BEL) vs Aston Villa (ENG)
- Benfica (POR) vs Barcelona (ESP)
- Borussia Dortmund (GER) vs Lille (FRA)
- Bayern Munich (GER) vs Bayer Leverkusen (GER)
- Feyenoord (NED) vs Inter Milan (ITA)
Quarter-Final and Semi-Final Paths
The quarter-final and semi-final brackets have also been set, revealing potential matchups for the later rounds:
Quarter-finals:
- PSV/Arsenal vs. Real Madrid/Atletico Madrid
- PSG/Liverpool vs. Club Brugge/Aston Villa
- Benfica/Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund/Lille
- Bayern Munich/Leverkusen vs. Feyenoord/Inter
Semi-finals:
- PSV/Arsenal/Madrid/Atleti vs Paris/Liverpool/Club Brugge/Aston Villa
- Benfica/Barcelona/Dortmund/Lille vs Bayern/Leverkusen/Feyenoord/Inter
Champions League Knockout Round Schedule
Round of 16 Matches:
- First Legs: March 4 and 5
- Second Legs: March 11 and 12
Quarter-finals:
- First legs: April 8 and 9
- Second legs: April 15 and 16
Semi-finals:
- First legs: April 29 and 30
- Second legs: May 6 and 7
Final:
- May 31, 2025 at the Allianz Arena, Munich
With the road to the final now mapped out, all eyes are on March as Europe’s best teams resume their quest for the biggest prize in club football. Who will emerge victorious? Time will tell.
