Two of the strongest contenders for this season’s Champions League crown will face off in the round of 16, as Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain go head-to-head in what is set to be the highlight of the stage.
Exciting matchups in the knockout stage
The draw on Friday determined the fixtures for the next round, with the top eight teams from the league phase joined by the eight sides that successfully navigated the play-offs. Some major clubs, including Manchester City, AC Milan, and Juventus, were eliminated early, while European giants like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG progressed to the next round.
The standout tie of the round will see PSG take on Liverpool, a fixture that promises top-quality football and high drama. Elsewhere, a thrilling Madrid derby is set between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, while Barcelona will battle against Portuguese powerhouse Benfica. Arsenal’s journey continues with a fixture against PSV Eindhoven from the Netherlands.
Full Champions League last 16 fixtures
The first-leg matches of the round of 16 are as follows:
Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan
PSV Eindhoven vs. Arsenal
Path to the final: quarter-final and semi-final draw
The road to the final has been mapped out, with the quarter-final and semi-final ties also determined. The quarter-final matchups are as follows:
Winner of PSG vs. Liverpool vs. Winner of Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa
Winner of PSV Eindhoven vs. Arsenal vs. Winner of Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid
Winner of Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan vs. Winner of Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Winner of Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille vs. Winner of Benfica vs. Barcelona
For the semi-finals, the winners of the second quarter-final (PSV Eindhoven/Arsenal or Real Madrid/Atletico Madrid) will face the winners of the first quarter-final (PSG/Liverpool or Club Brugge/Aston Villa). Meanwhile, the third quarter-final winners (Benfica/Barcelona or Borussia Dortmund/Lille) will meet the fourth quarter-final winners (Bayern Munich/Bayer Leverkusen or Feyenoord/Inter Milan).
Key dates for the Champions League knockout rounds
Fans won’t have to wait long for the action to resume. The first legs of the last 16 ties will take place on March 4 and 5, with the return fixtures scheduled for March 11 and 12. After a short break, the quarter-finals will begin on April 8 and 9.
With such thrilling matchups on the horizon, the road to the final promises to deliver unforgettable moments in this year’s Champions League campaign.
