The UEFA Champions League has reached the knockout phase, with the draw for the round of 16 set to take place on Thursday, February 21st at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. Here’s a breakdown of the qualified teams, the draw format, and how to watch the event.
Qualified Teams
The following teams have qualified for the Champions League round of 16:
- Top Eight Finishers: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, Inter Milan, Lille, Liverpool
- Play-off Winners: Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Club Brugge, Feyenoord, Paris Saint-Germain, PSV Eindhoven, Real Madrid
Draw Format
The draw will determine the matchups for the round of 16, with the top eight teams being seeded and the play-off winners unseeded. The seeded teams will be drawn against the unseeded teams, with no country protection in place.
The draw will also determine which team will host the first leg of each tie.
Key Dates
- Round of 16 Draw: February 21st, 11:00 GMT
- Round of 16 Matches:
- First Leg: March 4-5
- Second Leg: March 11-12
How to Watch the Draw
The Champions League round of 16 draw will be streamed live on UEFA.com.
Winter Signings and Squad Changes
Clubs are allowed to make up to three changes to their Champions League squads for the knockout stages, which can include January signings. However, the total squad size limit remains at 25 players.
This new format for the Champions League has added an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability to the competition. With several high-profile teams still in contention, the knockout stages promise to be full of drama and thrilling encounters.
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