Real Madrid and Manchester City meet again in the round of 16 of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain have been drawn against Chelsea in a rematch of the FIFA Club World Cup final edc4.
Pep Guardiola’s side met Real in the play-off round of last year’s competition, with the Spanish side finishing 6-3 on aggregate at the top.
Table toppers Arsenal have drawn against Bayer Leverkusen, while number two Bayern Munich take on Atalanta. Barcelona faces a difficult match against Newcastle United in a rematch of the group stage, which the Catalans won 2-1.
The remaining two English teams, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, drew against Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid respectively. Surprise qualifier Bodo/Glimt takes on Sporting Club.
The Round of 16 matches will take place over two legs, the first of which will be on March 10 and 11, and the second on March 16 and 17.
UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 draw:
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Bodo/Glimt versus Sports Club
Paris Saint Germain vs Chelsea
Newcastle United-Barcelona
Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen
Published on February 27, 2026
