Barcelona and PSG could face each other in the UCL Round 16 draw
The Round of 16 of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League is set for blockbuster fixtures, with the draw scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026.
Following the conclusion of the play-offs, the draw table shows potential matchups for the qualified teams.
Here are the 16 qualified teams: Arsenal (England), Bayern Munich (Germany), Liverpool (England), Tottenham Hotspur (England), FC Barcelona (Spain), Chelsea (England), Sporting CP (Portugal), Manchester City (England), Real Madrid (Spain), Atalanta (Italy), Paris Saint-Germain (France), Galatasaray (Türkiye), Bodø/Glimt (Norway), Newcastle United (England), Bayer Leverkusen (Germany), Atlético Madrid (Spain).
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Based on the draw table, Spanish giants Real Madrid, following their participation in the play-offs, could meet either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face a tough challenge, as they could be drawn against European heavyweights Barcelona or Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray, who overcame a huge challenge from Juventus to progress through the play-off stage, could meet one of the Premier League clubs, either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur.
Italian side Atalanta appear to have the toughest potential opponents, as they could face two of the most in-form clubs in the competition: Arsenal or Real Madrid.
Check Out the Probable Draw Pairings Below:
Real Madrid vs Manchester City or Sporting CP
Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona or Chelsea
Galatasaray vs Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich or Arsenal
Newcastle United vs Barcelona or Chelsea
Atlético Madrid vs Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich or Arsenal
Bodø/Glimt vs Manchester City or Sporting CP
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