UEFA Champions League Draw: Potential Barcelona, Chelsea Clashes for PSG; Real Madrid vs. Manchester City Anticipated in Round of 16

The conclusion of the playoff matches on Wednesday marked the completion of a significant portion of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 qualifiers. While some potential pairings are now clearer, the final matchups await the official draw.

The Champions League playoff matches concluded on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain secured their spot in the Round of 16 despite drawing against Monaco. They were joined by Real Madrid, a resurgent Atalanta, and Galatasaray. These four teams joined Atlético Madrid, Newcastle, Bodø/Glimt, and Bayer Leverkusen, who had qualified on Tuesday.

These eight teams now join the clubs that qualified directly from the group stage, having finished in the top eight positions, providing an initial glimpse into the anticipated Round of 16 clashes. Atlético Madrid and Galatasaray are set to face an English club, potentially Liverpool or Tottenham. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle will collide with European giants, with the draw almost certainly pitting one against Barcelona and the other against Chelsea.

Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta Bergamo will face a strong challenge against either Arsenal or Bayern Munich. Real Madrid or Bodø/Glimt will challenge Manchester City, while the other team will face Sporting CP.

The draw ceremony will take place on Friday at 12:00 PM (noon) in Nyon, Switzerland.