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Champions League Round Of 16 Draw: Date, Time, Qualified Teams, Fixtures

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1 year ago

February 21, 2025

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The inaugural Champions League knockout play-offs have concluded, setting the stage for the much-anticipated round of 16 draw.

When is the Champions League Round of 16 Draw?
The draw will take place on Friday, February 21, at 11 AM (UK time); 12PM (Nigeria time).

Teams Qualified for the Round of 16
The top eight teams from the league phase automatically secured their spots in the round of 16. These teams are:

Liverpool
Barcelona
Arsenal
Inter Milan
Atletico Madrid
Bayer Leverkusen
Lille
Aston Villa
They will be joined by the eight winners from the knockout play-offs:

Bayern Munich
Benfica
Club Brugge
Feyenoord
Borussia Dortmund
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Real Madrid
PSV Eindhoven
How Does the Last-16 Draw Work?
The draw follows a structured bracket system, with potential opponents for the last 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals pre-determined based on teams’ final league positions.

The top eight clubs are grouped into four seeded pairs according to their league phase rankings:

1st vs 2nd
3rd vs 4th
5th vs 6th
7th vs 8th
Each seeded pair is drawn against one of the knockout play-off winners. Four bowls will be used in the draw:

One for seeded teams
One for knockout play-off winners
Two for bracket allocation
Teams will be placed into the bracket systematically, ensuring a balanced knockout phase.

Who Could British Teams Face in the Last 16?
Liverpool (1st seed) vs PSG (15th) or Benfica (16th)
Arsenal (3rd seed) vs PSV (14th) or Feyenoord (19th)
Aston Villa (8th seed) vs Borussia Dortmund (10th) or Club Brugge (24th)
Champions League Knockout Play-Off Results

First Legs (February 11-12):

Brest 0-3 PSG
Juventus 2-1 PSV Eindhoven
Man City 2-3 Real Madrid
Sporting Lisbon 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
Club Brugge 2-1 Atalanta
Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
Feyenoord 1-0 AC Milan
Monaco 0-1 Benfica
Second Legs (February 18-19)

AC Milan 1-1 Feyenoord (agg 1-2)
Atalanta 1-3 Club Brugge (agg 2-5)
Bayern Munich 1-1 Celtic (agg 3-2)
Benfica 3-3 Monaco (agg 4-3)
Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Sporting Lisbon (agg 3-0)
PSG 7-0 Brest (agg 10-0)
PSV Eindhoven 3-1 Juventus (agg 4-3)
Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (agg 6-3)
Champions League Knockout Stage Schedule
Round of 16: March 4/5 & March 11/12
Quarter-finals: April 8/9 & April 15/16
Semi-finals: April 29/30 & May 6/7
Final: May 31 (Allianz Arena, Munich)
With the draw set to determine the next phase of the competition, excitement is building as teams prepare for the road to the Champions League final.

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EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

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5 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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20 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.