UCL Last 16: Newcastle vs Barca & Real Madrid vs Man City – Full Draw Breakdown

Huge ties set in the Champions League round of 16

The Champions League round of 16 draw, held in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday, has set up exciting clashes: Newcastle United, having advanced through the playoffs, will face Barcelona, while Real Madrid are drawn against Manchester City.

Atletico Madrid will face Tottenham Hotspur in a two-legged tie in the Champions League round of 16, after beating Club Brugge...

Real Madrid will face Manchester City in the Champions League round of 16, continuing their rivalry in Europe's premier club competition. This will be the sixth time these two teams have met in the knockout stage since 2019-20. Manchester City won their previous encounter 2-1 at the Bernabeu in December.

Other exciting matchups include PSG taking on Chelsea, Newcastle facing Barcelona, and Liverpool playing Galatasaray. The round of 16 ties will be played on March 10-11 and March 17-18, with the winners advancing to the quarter-finals.

Newcastle United is set to face Barcelona in a thrilling Champions League tie, evoking memories of their past encounters in the early 2000s. The Magpies secured their spot in the last 16 with a 9-3 aggregate win over Qarabag, while Barcelona comes in with a strong head-to-head record, having won four of their five previous meetings against Newcastle.

Meanwhile, Bodo/Glimt, the surprise package of this year's competition, will take on Sporting after stunning Inter Milan in the play-off. Their remarkable run includes a 5-2 aggregate win over Inter, making them one of the dark horses in the tournament.

Atletico Madrid will face Tottenham Hotspur in a two-legged tie in the Champions League round of 16, after beating Club Brugge. PSG, the reigning champions, have been drawn against Chelsea, while Arsenal, the League Phase winners, will take on Bayer Leverkusen.

The Champions League final is scheduled to take place on May 30th in Budapest, Hungary.

Full Champions League round of 16 draw

The first leg of these ties will be played on March 10th/11th, with the second legs on March 17-18.

The first team in the draw denotes the home side for the first leg.

• PSG vs. Chelsea: The reigning champions take on the Blues

• Newcastle vs. Barcelona: The Magpies face off against the Spanish giants

• Galatasaray vs. Liverpool: Turkish side Galatasaray host the Reds

• Atlético Madrid vs. Tottenham Hotspur: The Spanish side welcome Spurs

• Atalanta vs. Bayern Munich: The Italian side face off against the German champions

• Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal: The German side host the Gunners 

• Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: A blockbuster tie between two European heavyweights

• Bodø/Glimt vs. Sporting CP: The Norwegian side face off against the Portuguese team

Pathways Revealed: Champions League Brackets Unveiled

Along with the last 16 draw, the brackets going all the way to the final were also revealed, giving us a glimpse of what we can expect on the road to Budapest.

The confirmed round of 16 draw ✅#UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/PVhNIIZngZ

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 27, 2026

Liverpool and PSG might face off in the quarter-finals, repeating last year's thrilling encounter. If Arsenal beats Bayer Leverkusen, they'll play either Sporting CP or Bodo/Glimt in the last eight, potentially setting up a semi-final clash with Barcelona.

Real Madrid, the competition's most successful club, will likely face Bayern Munich in the quarters if they get past Manchester City. PSG or Liverpool could be waiting in the semis, setting up a potential blockbuster tie.