UEFA Champions League Draw: Round of 16 Matchups and Viewing Details
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw is set to take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central European Time (CET), at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. This draw will determine the matchups for the first knockout stage of Europe’s premier club competition.
Qualified Teams and Seeding
The 2024/25 season features a new format, with 36 teams competing in a single league phase. The top eight teams from this phase have secured direct entry into the Round of 16 as seeded teams:
1. Liverpool (ENG)
2. Barcelona (ESP)
3. Arsenal (ENG)
4. Inter Milan (ITA)
5. Atlético Madrid (ESP)
6. Bayer Leverkusen (GER)
7. Lille (FRA)
8. Aston Villa (ENG)
The remaining eight spots were filled by winners of the knockout phase playoffs, who will enter the draw as unseeded teams:
1. Feyenoord (NED)
2. Club Brugge (BEL)
3. Benfica (POR)
4. Bayern Munich (GER)
5. Borussia Dortmund (GER)
6. PSV Eindhoven (NED)
7. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) (FRA)
8. Real Madrid (ESP)
Draw Mechanics and Potential Matchups
In this season’s Round of 16 draw, each seeded team will be paired with an unseeded team. Notably, teams can be drawn against clubs they faced in the league phase or from the same national association. This structure leads to intriguing potential matchups:
- Liverpool: Can be drawn against Benfica or Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
- Barcelona: Potential opponents are Benfica or Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
- Arsenal: May face Feyenoord or PSV Eindhoven.
- Inter Milan: Could be matched with Feyenoord or PSV Eindhoven.
- Atlético Madrid: Possible opponents include Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.
- Bayer Leverkusen: May face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.
- Lille: Can be drawn against Club Brugge or Borussia Dortmund.
- Aston Villa: Potential matchups are Club Brugge or Borussia Dortmund.
For instance, Liverpool, having finished first in the league phase, is set to face either Benfica or PSG. Similarly, Barcelona, finishing second, will also be drawn against either Benfica or PSG. These potential pairings promise exciting fixtures as teams vie for a spot in the quarter-finals.
How to Watch the Draw
Fans eager to follow the draw can do so through various platforms:
- UEFA’s Official Website: Live streaming will be available at UEFA.com.
- UEFA’s Official YouTube Channel: The draw will be broadcast live, accessible globally.
Television Broadcasts:
- United Kingdom: Viewers can tune in via TNT Sports and BBC Sport.
- United States: The draw will be aired on CBS Sports and streamed on Paramount+.
- India: Fans can watch on Sony Sports Network, with live streaming on the Sony LIV app and website.
The draw is expected to last approximately 30 minutes, featuring insights and analysis from UEFA officials and football experts.
Upcoming Match Schedule
- Round of 16: First legs on March 4/5, second legs on March 11/12, 2025.
- Quarter-finals: First legs on April 8/9, second legs on April 15/16, 2025.
- Semi-finals: First legs on April 29/30, second legs on May 6/7, 2025.
- Final: Scheduled for May 31, 2025, at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
As the draw approaches, anticipation builds for the thrilling matchups that will shape the journey to the UEFA Champions League final. Stay tuned to official UEFA channels for real-time updates and detailed coverage.
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