The UEFA Champions League has officially reached the Round of 16 following the conclusion of the knockout play-offs, delivering several surprising outcomes — most notably Bodø/Glimt eliminating Inter Milan in one of the biggest shocks of the campaign.
After a fiercely contested group stage, the remaining teams now turn their attention to two-legged ties, where tactical precision, composure, and decisive moments will determine who progresses to the quarter-finals. With heavyweight clashes and compelling underdog narratives on the horizon, supporters can expect high drama and unforgettable European nights.
The official draw for the Round of 16 — as well as the quarter-finals and semi-finals — will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland.
The Round of 16 will be played over two legs:
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First legs: March 10/11, 2026
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Second legs: March 17/18, 2026
✅ Teams that qualified directly for the Round of 16 (Seeded)
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Arsenal
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Bayern Munich
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Liverpool
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Tottenham Hotspur
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Barcelona
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Chelsea
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Sporting CP
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Manchester City
✅ Teams that advanced via the knockout play-offs
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Real Madrid
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Paris Saint-Germain
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Newcastle United
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Atlético Madrid
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Galatasaray
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Atalanta
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Bayer Leverkusen
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Bodø/Glimt
🔥 Potential Round of 16 Fixtures
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Real Madrid vs Manchester City or Sporting CP
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Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona or Chelsea
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Galatasaray vs Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur
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Atalanta vs Bayern Munich or Arsenal
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Newcastle United vs Barcelona or Chelsea
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Atlético Madrid vs Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich or Arsenal
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Bodø/Glimt vs Manchester City or Sporting CP
With Europe’s elite clubs now just four games away from the semi-finals, the race for continental glory is intensifying — and if the play-offs were anything to go by, more surprises could still be on the way.