The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal, and semifinal draws took place recently, finalizing the tournament’s matchup format for this season. Top teams including Liverpool and Barcelona secured direct entrances into the round of 16.
Champions League Round of 16 Matchups
- Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge
- Lille vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
- Arsenal vs. PSV
- Inter vs. Feyenoord
- Liverpool vs. PSG
- Barcelona vs. Benfica
Bracket Overview
Champions League Bracket
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Match Dates
- Round of 16: March 4-5 and 11-12
- Quarterfinals: April 8-9 and 15-16
- Semifinals: April 29-30 and May 6-7
- Final: May 31 in Munich
Round of 16 Draw Mechanism
The draws seed clubs based on league positions, ensuring that matched teams face off based on their performance during the league phase. This season’s system allows for engaging competition across the knockout rounds.
