2024/25 Champions League Round of 16 Draw: Fixtures and Key Matches
The 2024/25 Champions League Round of 16 is set after the latest draw in Nyon, Switzerland. This season follows a new format, and the matchups promise exciting football.
Top teams like Liverpool, Barcelona, and Aston Villa are back after finishing in the top eight of the league phase. They’ll face clubs that advanced from the knockout play-offs.
Champions League Round of 16 Fixtures
Here are the fixtures for the Round of 16:
- Aston Villa vs Club Brugge
- Borussia Dortmund vs Lille
- Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
- Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen
- PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal
- Feyenoord vs Inter Milan
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool
- Benfica vs Barcelona
The first-leg matches will be played on March 4 and 5, while the second legs are set for March 11 and 12.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: The Madrid derby is the standout tie. These two rivals met in the 2014 and 2016 Champions League finals, with Real winning both times.
- PSG vs Liverpool: Arne Slot’s Liverpool will face a tough challenge against PSG, who are aiming for their first-ever Champions League title.
- Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven: Mikel Arteta’s side will look to advance against a strong PSV team.
Path to the Final
The draw also revealed the route to the final in Munich. If Arsenal beats PSV, they could face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. If Liverpool beats PSG, they’ll meet either Aston Villa or Club Brugge.
On the other side, the winner of Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen will play either Inter Milan or Feyenoord, while Barcelona or Benfica will face Borussia Dortmund or Lille.
Possible Semi-Finals
There’s a chance for an all-English semi-final between Arsenal and Liverpool. We could also see a classic clash between Barcelona and Bayern Munich, depending on results.
