New Delhi, February 27: The Champions League knockout draw for the last-16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals is set to take place in Nyon, Switzerland this morning.
Midweek play-off games have added eight more teams to the round of 16, joining the top eight from the league phase. Five Premier League clubs—Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester City—had already secured their spots, with Newcastle also advancing through the play-offs.
The draw’s structure has been established, grouping teams into four-way pools based on their league standings. Arsenal, finishing at the top of the league phase, will face either a Bundesliga or Serie A team, with Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta having progressed from the play-offs. Manchester City may encounter Real Madrid for the fifth consecutive season or a rematch with Bodo/Glimt. One of Liverpool or Tottenham will meet Atletico Madrid, while Chelsea and Newcastle could potentially draw against each other.
When is the draw?
The Champions League last-16 draw will occur in Nyon at 11 am GMT (12 pm local time).
How to watch online
Fans can watch the draw live on UEFA’s website, YouTube channel, and the Champions League app.
Which teams have qualified for the last-16?
The top eight teams from this season’s Champions League league phase are ready for the knockout rounds. They include:
- Bayern Munich
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Sporting CP
- Manchester City
Who has advanced via the play-offs?
Teams finishing between ninth and 24th in the league phase entered the play-offs. Here are the results from those ties after two legs:
- Atletico Madrid 7-4 Club Brugge
- Newcastle 9-3 Qarabag
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-0 Olympiacos
- Bodø/Glimt 5–2 Inter Milan
- Galatasaray 7–5 Juventus
- Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Monaco
- Real Madrid 3-1 Benfica
- Atalanta 4-3 Dortmund
Who can each team draw?
Teams are grouped into seeded pairs according to their league phase standings. For instance, Arsenal (first) or Bayern Munich (second) will face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atalanta, who eliminated Olympiacos and Borussia Dortmund, respectively.
Teams from the same national league can face each other in the knockout rounds.
Here are the last-16 draw possibilities:
Barcelona and Chelsea will be drawn against:
- PSG or Newcastle
Liverpool and Tottenham will be drawn against:
- Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray
Sporting and Manchester City will be drawn against:
- Bodo/Glimt or Real Madrid
Arsenal and Bayern Munich will be drawn against:
- Atalanta or Bayer Leverkusen
What are the match dates?
The last-16 matches will take place in mid-March. Here are the remaining round dates:
– Round of 16: March 10/11 & 17/18, 2026
– Quarter-finals: April 7/8 & 14/15, 2026
– Semi-finals: April 28/29 & May 5/6, 2026
– Final: May 30, 2026 (Budapest)
Who is favourite to lift the trophy?
Here are the latest odds from UK bookmakers regarding the Champions League winner this season:
– Arsenal – 7/2
– Bayern Munich – 9/2
– PSG – 7/1
– Manchester City – 7/1
– Barcelona – 8/1
– Liverpool – 9/1
– Real Madrid – 10/1
Odds provided by BoyleSports
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