GENEVA, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- UEFA unveiled the draw for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 season, producing several highly anticipated encounters.
The draw ceremony, held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon on Friday, set up a heavyweight clash between Spain's Real Madrid and England's Manchester City, while France's Paris Saint-Germain will face England's Chelsea.
Another standout tie will see England's Liverpool take on Turkey's Galatasaray, as Germany's Bayern Munich meets Italy's Atalanta.
On the other side of the bracket, Spain's Barcelona will play England's Newcastle United, while Spain's Atletico Madrid faces England's Tottenham Hotspur.
Norway's Bodo/Glimt are set to clash with Portugal's Sporting CP, while Germany's Bayer Leverkusen will take on England's Arsenal.
First-leg matches are scheduled for March 10 and 11, with return fixtures to be played on March 17 and 18. The final will be held in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30.
Eight clubs advanced directly to the Round of 16 following the league phase, while another eight secured their spots through the playoffs amid dramatic turnarounds, spectacular goals and thrilling finishes. (end) amk.aa