Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 Draw Sets Up Blockbuster Clash Between Manchester City and Real Madrid

Kathmandu. The draw for the Round of 16 of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, Europe's most prestigious football competition, has been announced. According to the revealed draw, football fans are set to witness several highly anticipated and thrilling matches, with English club Manchester City set to face Spanish giant Real Madrid.

The clash between City and Real, who have become familiar rivals in European competitions over the past few years, is being viewed as the biggest match of this stage. Pep Guardiola's team already defeated Real 2-1 at their home ground, Santiago Bernabéu, in this season's group stage. This will be the fifth consecutive European season these two teams will meet.

Meanwhile, another English club, Chelsea, will have to face a strong team like reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Chelsea defeated PSG in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, suggesting this match will also be competitive.

Among the remaining Premier League clubs, Arsenal will play against Bayer Leverkusen for the first time since 2002, while Liverpool will face Turkish club Galatasaray. Since Liverpool was defeated by Galatasaray this season, the trip to Istanbul looks challenging for them.

The meeting between La Liga powerhouse Barcelona and Newcastle United will also be interesting. Fans still remember the hat-trick Faustino Asprilla scored against Barcelona. Tottenham Hotspur, struggling in their domestic league, will focus their attention on the Champions League as they face Atlético Madrid.

The only remaining Italian team in the competition, Atalanta, will compete against German champions Bayern Munich.

Here is the Champions League Round of 16 Draw:

Arsenal / Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich / Atalanta

Liverpool / Galatasaray

Tottenham / Atlético Madrid

Barcelona / Newcastle

Chelsea / Paris Saint-Germain

Sporting / Bodø/Glimt

Manchester City / Real Madrid

When will the matches be played?

The first leg matches of the Round of 16 will take place on March 10 and 11. The second leg matches will be held a week later on March 17 and 18. The teams ranked higher in the seeding will play the second leg match at their home ground.