Atletico Madrid, Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen confirmed their spots in the round of 16 while Bodo/Glimt stunned Serie A leaders Inter Milan 5-2 on aggregate. There were already five Premier League teams confirmed in the next round courtesy of finishing in the top eight of the league phase, sealing automatic progression into the last 16. Express Sport's simulated round of 16 in fullPSG vs ChelseaGalatasaray vs TottenhamReal Madrid vs Man CityAtalanta vs ArsenalNewcastle vs BarcelonaAtletico Madrid vs LiverpoolBodo/Glimt vs SportingBayer Leverkusen vs Bayern MunichEnsure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Arsenal are looking to win the Champions League for the first timeThe new Champions League format means all teams know their projected paths to the final. There is the possibility of three all-English quarter-finals, with Chelsea vs Tottenham, Manchester City vs Arsenal and Newcastle vs Liverpool all plausible.

Source: Express February 26, 2026 07:56 UTC