Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich joined Liverpool, Barcelona and Arsenal in the hat for last 16. But when is the draw?
The Champions League round of 16 lineup is complete following the completion of the knockout phase playoffs of Wednesday (February 19). While many of the big names, including Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich progressed, others, such as Manchester City and Juventus, were eliminated.
Which teams have qualified for the 2024/25 Champions League round of 16?
Eight teams qualified directly, skipping the playoff round, by finishing in the top eight of the league phase. They are: Liverpool, Barcelona. Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atlético Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa.
The eight remaining teams qualified via the aforementioned knockout playoffs. They are: Feyenoord, Club Brugge, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven, PSG and Real Madrid.
When is Champions League round of 16 draw? Date, time
Although we have already have general idea of how the round of 16 will shape up, the actual pairings will be decided at the draw on Friday, February 21, which takes place at 6am ET.
The round of 16 draw will also set the bracket for the remainder of the tournament.
Champions League round of 16: possible games
Ahead of the draw, the top eight teams in the league phase know they will face one of two knockout phase playoff winners in the last 16:
PSG vs Liverpool / Barcelona
Club Brugge vs Lille / Aston Villa
Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid / Bayer Leverkusen
PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal / Inter Milan
Feyenoord vs Inter Milan / Arsenal
Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen / Atlético Madrid
Borussia Dortmund vs Aston Villa / Lille
Benfica vs Barcelona / Liverpool
The first legs will be played at the home stadium of the teams listed first, who are the playoff winners.
PSG against either Liverpool or Barcelona will be one of the headline ties, with Atlético Madrid will either face Real Madrid in a city derby or Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, scant reward for finishing in the top eight of the league phase.
How to watch the Champions League round of 16 draw
The 2024/25 Champions League round of 16 draw will be streamed live on UEFA.com, as well as the UEFA.tv app.
2024/25 Champions League knockout stage schedule
Round of 16
First legs on Tuesday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 5. Second legs on Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12.
Quarterfinals
First legs on Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9. Second legs on Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16.
Semifinals
First legs on Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30. Second legs on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.
The final will be played at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on Saturday, May 31.
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