Champions League Last 16 Draw Looms: Who’s In and What to Expect?
As the group stage dust settles in the UEFA Champions League, the anticipation for the knockout phase draws near. Let’s take a look at the teams that have secured their spots in the last 16 and what awaits them in the upcoming draw.
Group Winners:
- Arsenal
- Atletico Madrid
- Barcelona
- Bayern Munich
- Borussia Dortmund
- Manchester City
- Real Madrid
- Real Sociedad
Runners-Up:
- FC Copenhagen
- Inter Milan
- Lazio
- RB Leipzig
- Napoli
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Porto
- PSV Eindhoven
The stage is set for an exciting draw, scheduled for 13:00 RSA time on Monday. The mechanics are straightforward: group winners will face teams that finished second in their respective groups. However, teams that clashed in the group stage won’t cross paths again, and clubs from the same country will be kept apart.
The draw promises intriguing matchups and fierce battles, adding to the drama that the Champions League knockout stages are known for. Football enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the first-leg encounters on 13/14/20/21 February, with return legs set for 5/6/12/13 March.
As the tension builds, football fans worldwide eagerly await the unveiling of the last 16 fixtures, ready to witness top-tier European clubs go head-to-head in their quest for continental glory. Stay tuned for the momentous draw that will shape the next chapter of the UEFA Champions League journey.
