UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Begins
The stage is set for the UEFA Champions League round-of-16, with the top teams in Europe ready to battle it out for a spot in the quarterfinals and beyond. The draw will determine the opponents and the bracket, setting the stage for a thrilling knockout phase.
The UEFA Champions League is set to enter its round-of-16 stage, with the draw scheduled for February 21, featuring top teams like Liverpool, Barcelona, and Arsenal, who will be paired in a predetermined bracket to determine the quarterfinals and semifinals.
The knockout phase will feature 16 teams, with the top eight teams seeded and guaranteed home advantage in the second leg. The teams are seeded based on their league finish, with the top four teams in each pair being drawn into opposite positions. The bracket will be set through to the final, which will take place on May 31 at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Arsenal will face either Feyenoord or PSV in the Champions League last-16, after the Dutch teams secured their places in the draw. The round of 16 fixtures will take place on March 4-5, with the quarterfinals on April 8-9, semifinals on April 29-30. The draw will determine the opponents for the last 16 matches, which will take place on March 4-5 and March 11-12.
The 16 teams through to the knockout stage include Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Club Brugge, Feyenoord, Borussia Dortmund, PSG, PSV, and Real Madrid. The knockout phase will be a bracket, with teams determined by their final league positions.
The UEFA Champions League knockout phase promises to be an exciting and unpredictable journey, with the best teams in Europe competing for the top prize. Fans can catch the draw live on Sky Sports digital platforms on February 21 and follow the matches as they unfold.
