Summary
The draw for the 2025/26 Champions League last 16 has been announced, with Real Madrid playing Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) facing Chelsea. Other notable matchups include Barcelona vs Newcastle and Liverpool vs Galatasaray. The first legs will take place on March 10-11 and the second legs on March 17-18, 2026.
Key Facts
- Real Madrid will face Manchester City for the fourth year in a row in the Champions League knockouts.
- PSG will play Chelsea, with PSG looking for revenge after losing to Chelsea in the 2025 Club World Cup final.
- Barcelona is set to play Newcastle United, and Arsenal will meet Bayer Leverkusen.
- Liverpool will have a rematch with Galatasaray, who won their last encounter 1-0.
- The first legs of the last 16 will be on March 10-11, 2026, and the second legs on March 17-18, 2026.
- The eight seeded teams will have home games in the second leg.
- The final will be held in Budapest on May 30, 2026.
