On February 21, the draw for the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 took place in Nyon. In addition to determining the matchups for this stage, the playoff bracket was set all the way to the final, which will be held in Munich.
The main highlight of the draw was the distribution of teams, which immediately revealed several potential blockbuster clashes in future rounds. Notably, Bayern Munich, the host of the tournament’s decisive match, will begin their campaign against Bayer Leverkusen, one of their main Bundesliga rivals. The winner of this match will face the best team from the Feyenoord vs. Inter clash in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, a potential opponent could be Barcelona.
On the other side of the bracket, two major clashes stand out – the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético, as well as a titanic battle between PSG and Liverpool.
Full list of Round of 16 matchups:
- Club Brugge (BEL) vs Aston Villa (ENG)
- B. Dortmund (GER) vs Lille (FRA)
- Real Madrid (ESP) vs Atlético (ESP)
- Bayern München (GER) vs Leverkusen (GER)
- PSV (NED) vs Arsenal (ENG)
- Feyenoord (NED) vs Inter (ITA)
- Paris (FRA) vs Liverpool (ENG)
- Benfica (POR) vs Barcelona (ESP)
Given the teams involved and potential matchups in later stages, we are in for an unforgettable spring phase of the tournament. Can Bayern reach the final in their home stadium? Will Real Madrid maintain its status as the Champions League powerhouse? Who will come out on top in the clashes between the English and French giants? The answers to these questions will be revealed in the coming months.
The first-leg matches of the Round of 16 will take place on March 4 and 5, while the return legs are scheduled for March 11 and 12.