By Ghazali Ibrahim
The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been completed on Friday with Victor Osimhen Galatasaray preparing to face one of the top England Club, Liverpool.
This sets up a series of high-profile encounters as Europe’s elite clubs begin the knockout phase.
Held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, the ceremony confirmed eight two-legged ties that will determine who advances to the quarter-finals
In the fixtures, Paris Saint-Germain will face Chelsea FC as Galatasaray S.K. will throw their chances at Liverpool FC in a fierce match. Real Madrid will face Manchester City. Atalanta will march against Bayern Munich as Newcastle United is set to draw their chances against the Catalan giant, Barcelona. Atlético Madrid will clash Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in a tight closed match determining who goes to quarter-final. FK Bodø/Glimt is set to face Sporting as Bayer 04 Leverkusen will determine their fate against Arsenal.
One of the standout ties sees Real Madrid renew their rivalry with Manchester City.
English clubs are strongly represented, with five Premier League sides discovering challenging paths to the last eight.
With the knockout bracket also mapped out, clubs now know their potential route to the final. As the competition moves into its decisive stage, fans can expect intense tactical battles, electric atmospheres and the usual Champions League drama.
