Paris Saint-Germain to Face Chelsea, Real Madrid Drawn Against Manchester City in Champions League Round of 16
T.E (Elbotola)
27 February 2026at11:26
The draw for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 took place this Friday morning, revealing several strong matchups, most notably Real Madrid against Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain facing Chelsea.
The full results of the Champions League Round of 16 draw are as follows:
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
Bodø/Glimt vs. Sporting CP
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea
Newcastle United vs. Barcelona
Galatasaray vs. Liverpool
Atlético Madrid vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Atalanta vs. Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal
The first leg matches of the Round of 16 will be played on March 10 and 11, with the second leg fixtures scheduled for March 17 and 18.
Q&A
What were the key matchups in the Champions League Round of 16 draw?
The Champions League Round of 16 draw revealed several strong matchups, most notably Real Madrid against Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain facing Chelsea. Other significant fixtures include Newcastle United vs. Barcelona and Galatasaray vs. Liverpool, setting the stage for intense competition.
When are the Champions League Round of 16 matches scheduled to be played?
The Champions League Round of 16 matches are scheduled across two weeks in March. The first leg fixtures will take place on specific dates in March, with the crucial second leg games following exactly one week later to determine who advances.
Which other prominent teams were drawn in the Champions League Round of 16?
Beyond the headline clashes, the Champions League Round of 16 draw also paired Atlético Madrid with Tottenham Hotspur and Atalanta with Bayern Munich. Additionally, Bodø/Glimt will challenge Sporting CP, while Bayer Leverkusen faces Arsenal, completing the full set of intriguing encounters.
