The 2024/25 Champions League knockout stage promises electrifying action as two tournament heavyweights, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), clash in a blockbuster last 16 tie.
Football fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating this encounter, which is undoubtedly the standout fixture of the round.
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The Champions League draw, held on Friday, saw the top eight teams from the league phase joined by the eight play-off victors.
While the competition claimed high-profile casualties such as Manchester City, AC Milan, and Juventus, European powerhouses Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG navigated their way through to the knockout stages.
PSG’s reward is a monumental tie against Liverpool, setting up a fascinating battle between two of Europe’s finest.
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Meanwhile, Madrid rivals Real and Atletico will face off in a tense derby, Barcelona will lock horns with Portuguese giants Benfica, and Arsenal are set to take on Dutch challengers PSV Eindhoven.
Full Champions League 2024/25 Last 16 Draw
PSG vs Liverpool
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
PSV vs Arsenal
Feyenoord vs Inter Milan
Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen
Borussia Dortmund vs Lille
Benfica vs Barcelona
Quarter-Final Draw
PSG/Liverpool vs Club Brugge/Aston Villa
PSV/Arsenal vs Real Madrid/Atletico Madrid
Feyenoord/Inter vs Bayern Munich/Bayer Leverkusen
Borussia Dortmund/Lille vs Benfica/Barcelona
Semi-Final Draw
Winners of Quarter-Final 2 (PSV/Arsenal or Real/Atletico Madrid) vs Winners of Quarter-Final 1 (PSG/Liverpool or Club Brugge/Aston Villa)
Winners of Quarter-Final 3 (Benfica/Barcelona or Borussia Dortmund/Lille) vs Winners of Quarter-Final 4 (Bayern Munich/Bayer Leverkusen or Feyenoord/Inter Milan)
Key Champions League Dates
The action resumes soon, with the first legs of the last 16 set for 4/5 March. The return fixtures will follow closely on 11/12 March.
Teams will then have a few weeks to regroup before the quarter-finals kick off on 8/9 April.
With some of Europe’s biggest clubs going head-to-head, the Champions League 2024/25 knockout stage is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle.
The Liverpool vs PSG matchup is the crown jewel of the round, but with derbies, historic rivalries, and potential upsets, every tie promises drama and excitement. Stay tuned as Europe’s elite battle for continental glory!
