Champions League Round of 16 Draw: Key Details
Following the conclusion of this week’s Champions League playoff matches, UEFA will conduct the Round of 16 draw on Friday. Here are the essential details about the upcoming draw and its procedures.
When and Where to Watch
The Round of 16 draw is scheduled for Friday, February 21 at 11:00 GMT (12:00 CET). Fans can watch a live stream of the event on UEFA’s official website.
Draw Format
The draw will determine the matchups for the Round of 16. The top eight teams from the group stage are seeded and will be paired against the eight playoff winners. Seeded teams will play their second leg matches at home.
Potential Matchups
Some potential fixtures have already been determined based on the playoff draw results. For example:
- Liverpool or Barcelona could face PSG, Brest, Monaco or Benfica
- Arsenal or Inter may play Milan, Feyenoord, Juventus or PSV
- Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen could meet Manchester City, Real Madrid, Celtic or Bayern Munich
- Lille or Aston Villa may face Atalanta, Club Brugge, Sporting CP or Borussia Dortmund
The full bracket of potential matchups will be finalized after this week’s playoff second leg matches conclude.