The big football clubs, with the exception of Barcelona, have certainly reached the round of 16 of the Champions League by the end of the group stage. The focus is now on the UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw, which will take place in a few days’ time.
The list of group winners is closed and the draw gives them the advantage of playing the first leg at home. We take a look at the details of when and where the UEFA Champions League draw, group winners and runner-up will take place.
Where will the draw for the Champions League round of 16 take place?
The draw for the round of 16 of the European Champions League will take place on Monday 13 December in Nyon, Switzerland.
When and where to watch the Champions League round of 16 draw
The live broadcast will be available on UEFA.com.
The teams qualified for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League
Group winners | Second in the group |
Ajax | Atletico Madrid |
Manchester | Chelsea |
Manchester United | Benfica |
Juventus | Inter Milan |
Bayern Munich | Paris St. Germain |
Little | RB Salzburg |
Liverpool | Sporting Lisbon |
Real Madrid | Villarreal / Atalanta |
The dates of the matches of the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League
Speaking of the dates of the Champions League round of 16 matches: the first legs will be played on February 15, 16, 22 and 23, while the second legs will be played on March 8, 9, 15 and 16.
New rules for knockout games in the Champions League
There will be no alien goal rule to determine the winner of the knockout rounds of UEFA competitions, including the UEFA Champions League.
According to the new rule, matches with tied goals go straight to extra time after the end of the second leg and, if necessary, to penalties.
Champions League draw: Teams likely to face Manchester United in the round of 16
Atletico Madrid
Sporting Lisbon
Inter Milan
Benfica
RB Salzburg
Paris St. Germain
UEFA Champions League draw: Teams likely to face Manchester City in the round of 16
RB Salzburg
Atletico Madrid
Sporting Lisbon
Inter Milan
Benfica
Villarreal or Atalanta
UEFA Champions League draw: Teams likely to face Liverpool in the round of 16
Paris St. Germain
Sporting Lisbon
Inter Milan
RB Salzburg
Benfica
Villarreal or Atalanta
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