Champions League Round of 16 Draw Sets Up Exciting Matchups
The Champions League Round of 16 has been drawn, featuring major clashes like Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid and Liverpool vs. PSG.
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The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw has produced exciting matchups, including a Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atletico, and a tough encounter for Liverpool against PSG. Other notable pairings include Bayern Munich facing Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona against Benfica. The first leg matches are scheduled for March 4-5, with the second leg a week later. This draw marks a new format that allows for teams from the same country to meet in the knockout stage, providing fans with thrilling matchups leading to the quarterfinals and semifinals.
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The key matchups include Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid, Liverpool vs. Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen, and Barcelona vs. Benfica.
The first leg matches are scheduled for March 4-5, with the second leg taking place on March 11-12.
The knockout stage features two-legged ties, with the seeded teams playing the second leg at home. The winners on aggregate after the two matches will progress to the next round.
The 2024/25 Champions League final will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
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