The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout bracket has been confirmed, with blockbuster Round of 16 ties like Real Madrid vs. Manchester City and Newcastle vs. Barcelona setting the path to the Budapest final.
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16, quarter-final, and semi-final draw was finalized on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Following the conclusion of the knockout play-offs, the eight seeded league-phase leaders were paired with the eight play-off winners.
The resulting bracket has set the stage for a dramatic path to the final, which is scheduled for May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
The Round of 16 features several blockbuster ties, including Real Madrid versus Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain taking on Chelsea.
Other notable pairings see Liverpool face Galatasaray, while Arsenal has been drawn against Bayer Leverkusen.
Tottenham Hotspur will compete against Atletico Madrid, and Newcastle United is set to challenge Barcelona, promising a highly competitive knockout phase across the continent.
Quarter-final and semi-final paths are now also mapped out, allowing teams to visualize their potential route to the championship match.
With high-stakes matchups looming in mid-March, the competition is narrowing down to the elite European clubs.
Fans can expect a thrilling conclusion to the 2025–26 campaign as teams fight to secure their spot in the final in Hungary.