The UEFA Champions League knockout stage is officially mapped out, and the Premier League is staring down some of the continent’s most formidable opponents.
The draw for this season’s quarter-finals and semi-finals was completed on Friday, following the conclusion of the Round of 16 draw.
Six English clubs: Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Newcastle United — now face high-stake battles in Europe’s premier club competition.
Round of 16 Matchups
Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP
Newcastle United vs Barcelona
Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
Quarter-final Paths
According to UEFA, the winner of Chelsea vs PSG will meet the winner of Liverpool vs Galatasaray in the quarter-finals.
Similarly: Real Madrid/Manchester City winner faces Atalanta/Bayern Munich; winners of Newcastle/Barcelona face that of Atleti/Tottenham; while the of Bodø/Glimt/Sporting face the winner of Leverkusen/Arsenal tie.
All roads lead to the Champions League final in Budapest in May 2026, where Europe’s elite will battle for the ultimate prize.
For Premier League sides, this isn’t just football — it’s a war. Manchester City face the giants of Europe in Real Madrid, a team that turns big nights into personal highlight reels. Chelsea head to Paris knowing PSG will test every ounce of their resolve with a front line built for headlines. Liverpool step into the fire against Galatasaray, where the roar of Istanbul could rattle even the bravest
