The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw has set some action-packed football battles between some of Europe’s biggest clubs. The defending champions, Real Madrid, will face Atlético Madrid in the Madrid derby. Similarly, Liverpool, the current Premier League topper, will take the French giants, Paris Saint Germain (PSG), in another battle of Champions League Round of 16.
In this article, we cover the head-to-head records of these battles and the full draw of round of 16.
Madrid Derby Headlines the Round of 16
The 15 times Champion League winners, Real Madrid, knocked out Manchester City to reach this stage, and now they will face rivals Atlético Madrid. The first match will take place at Bernabeu, and second leg match in Metropolitano.
Real Madrid has defeated Atlético Madrid in two Champions League Finals, 2014 and 2016, respectively. This time, both teams will fight for a spot in quarterfinals. The winner of this fixture will face either Arsenal or PSV Eindhoven in the next round.
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Here is the head-to head stats of both teams in Champions League:
| Stage | Season | Date | Result | Winner |
| Semi-Final | 16/17 | 2017-05-02 | 3:0 / 2:1 | Real Madrid |
| Final | 15/16 | 2016-05-28 | 6:4 (pens) | Real Madrid |
| Quarter-Final | 14/15 | 2015-04-14 | 0:0 / 1:0 | Real Madrid |
| Final | 13/14 | 2014-05-24 | 4:1 (AET) | Real Madrid |
Liverpool vs PSG: A Blockbuster Showdown
Liverpool, the top seeded team, has a dominant performance in the group stage. Now, they will face PSG, who won their playoff round with a 10-0 score against Brest. Both teams have star strikers like Mohamed Salah and Ousmane Dembélé, making this an exciting match.
Head-to-head in Champions League:
- 2018 Group Stage: Liverpool 3-2 PSG
- 2018 Group Stage: PSG 2-1 Liverpool
Liverpool and PSG have never met in knockout rounds before.The winner of this fixture will play either Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the Quarterfinals.
Champions League Last 16 Full Draw
Here are the other exciting matches in the Round of 16 Champions League 2025:
- Barcelona vs. Benfica
- Arsenal vs. PSV Eindhoven
- Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille
- Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa
Match Timings and Broadcasting Details
The first leg matches will be played on March 4-5, 2025, while second leg matches are scheduled on March 11-12, 2025.
The 2025 Champions League Round of 16 will be broadcast across multiple platforms worldwide. BT Sport (UK), Canal+ (France), and DAZN (Germany), will provide extensive coverage in Europe. Viewers outside Europe can watch all the action on streaming services like YouTube and ESPN+.
| Stage | Fixture | Date | Venue |
| Last 16 (1st Leg) | Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid | 2025-03-04 | Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid |
| Last 16 (2nd Leg) | Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid | 2025-03-11 | Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid |
| Last 16 (1st Leg) | Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain | 2025-03-05 | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Last 16 (2nd Leg) | Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool | 2025-03-12 | Parc des Princes, Paris |
| Last 16 (1st Leg) | Barcelona vs Benfica | 2025-03-04 | Camp Nou, Barcelona |
| Last 16 (2nd Leg) | Benfica vs Barcelona | 2025-03-11 | Estádio da Luz, Lisbon |
| Last 16 (1st Leg) | Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven | 2025-03-05 | Emirates Stadium, London |
| Last 16 (2nd Leg) | PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal | 2025-03-12 | Philips Stadion, Eindhoven |
| Last 16 (1st Leg) | Feyenoord vs Inter Milan | 2025-03-04 | De Kuip, Rotterdam |
| Last 16 (2nd Leg) | Inter Milan vs Feyenoord | 2025-03-11 | San Siro, Milan |
| Last 16 (1st Leg) | Borussia Dortmund vs Lille | 2025-03-05 | Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund |
| Last 16 (2nd Leg) | Lille vs Borussia Dortmund | 2025-03-12 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille |
| Last 16 (1st Leg) | Club Brugge vs Aston Villa | 2025-03-04 | Jan Breydel Stadium, Brugge |
| Last 16 (2nd Leg) | Aston Villa vs Club Brugge | 2025-03-11 | Villa Park, Birmingham |
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