7M - Champions League Round of 16: Dates, Fixtures, and Full Bracket Revealed

As the UEFA Champions League reaches its crucial knockout phase, the matchups for the Round of 16 have been confirmed. This stage is marked by heightened pressure, where every mistake can derail a team's journey to the final in Budapest.

Key Dates:

First leg matches: March 10 and 11, 2026
Second leg matches: March 17 and 18, 2026
Quarterfinals: April 7/8 and April 14/15, 2026
Semifinals: April 28/29 and May 5/6, 2026
Final: May 30, 2026 in Budapest

Round of 16 Fixtures:

Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona
Atletico de Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting CP
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal

A key point of discussion is the availability of Kylian Mbappe, who is currently managing knee discomfort after missing the playoff second leg against Benfica. This news is particularly significant as Real Madrid prepares to face Manchester City and Erling Haaland in a highly anticipated matchup.