In an electrifying Champions League last-16 draw, the stage is set for some epic battles as European heavyweights prepare to face off. Defending champions Real Madrid are set to clash with city rivals Atletico Madrid, in a rivalry that has produced unforgettable matches in the past. Atletico, just a point behind Real in LaLiga, are eager to turn the tide in this high-stakes encounter.
Bayern Munich, hungry to reclaim the trophy they last lifted in 2020, will face Bundesliga challengers Bayer Leverkusen. A tense rematch awaits as Leverkusen managed to hold Bayern to a draw earlier in the season and are determined to prove their mettle against the Bavarian powerhouse.
Liverpool, another European giant, will travel to face an in-form Paris St Germain side after their impressive 10-0 aggregate win in the playoffs. With one eye on the League Cup final, Liverpool's manager will have to navigate a challenging schedule.
A thrilling rematch is on the cards as Barcelona take on Benfica, following a chaotic group stage encounter that saw the Catalans emerge victorious in a dramatic fashion. Arsenal, grappling with an injury crisis, are set to test their mettle against Eredivisie contenders PSV Eindhoven in a rematch from last season.
Former champions Aston Villa are back in the knockout stages after a long hiatus and are drawn against Club Brugge, setting the stage for a gripping clash. As the quarter-final and semi-final draws loom, potential matchups between Premier League sides and European giants add further intrigue to the competition.
With fierce contests like Borussia Dortmund versus Lille and Feyenoord taking on Inter Milan, the Champions League last-16 draw promises a feast of footballing drama. As the knockout stages approach, the stage is set for teams to battle it out for a shot at European glory, with surprises and thrilling matchups sure to unfold.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16
Paris St Germain v Liverpool
Club Brugge v Aston Villa
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid
PSV Eindhoven v Arsenal
Benfica v Barcelona
Borussia Dortmund v Lille
Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen
Feyenoord v Inter Milan
* Team mentioned second play return leg at home
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINALS
QF1: PSG/Liverpool v Brugge/Villa
QF2: PSV/Arsenal v Real/Atletico
QF3: Benfica/Barcelona v Dortmund/Lille
QF4: Bayern/Leverkusen v Feyenoord/Inter
* Team mentioned second play return leg at home
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS
Semi-final 1: QF2 winners v QF1 winners
Semi-final 2: QF3 winners v QF4 winners
* Team mentioned second play return leg at home
FIRST AND SECOND LEG DATES
Last 16: March 4-5 and March 11-12
Quarter-finals: April 8-9 and April 15-16
Semi-finals: April 29-30 and May 6-7
Final: May 31