The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw has set the stage for highly anticipated matchups, with FC Barcelona vs Napoli the biggest of the eight on paper.
The draw, revealed on Monday, December 18, 2023 , featuring group winners in the seeded category and group runners-up in the unseeded category, promises a series of exciting clashes.
Defending champions Manchester City are set to face Copenhagen, while Premier League leaders Arsenal will go head-to-head with FC Porto in what is expected to be a compelling encounter.
A standout fixture awaits as La Liga and Serie A champions, FC Barcelona, are scheduled to take on Napoli, adding to the intensity of the knockout phase.
Paris Saint-Germain, led by Kylian Mbappe, will challenge Group D winners Real Sociedad, while record-time winners Real Madrid are slated to face RB Leipzig in a clash of titans.
Another highly anticipated matchup features Internazionale facing Atletico Madrid, promising intense competition in the quest for a quarter-final berth.
Bayern Munich aims to advance by taking on Lazio, and Borussia Dortmund will battle PSV Eindhoven for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals.
Football fans across Europe and beyond are eagerly anticipating these thrilling fixtures that will determine which teams progress to the next stage of the prestigious UEFA Champions League.
The knockout phase promises high-stakes drama and exceptional performances as teams vie for glory in one of the most prestigious club competitions in the world.
The first-leg games of the 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 are scheduled for mid-February, with the return matches taking place in March.
The season’s Champions League final is set to be hosted at Wembley in London on June 1.
Full Draw for UEFA Champions League Round of 16:
- FC Porto vs Arsenal
- SSC Napoli vs FC Barcelona
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Sociedad
- Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid
- PSV Eindhoven vs Borussia Dortmund
- S.S Lazio vs Bayern Munich
- FC Copenhagen vs Manchester City
- RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid