The draw for the 2025 Champions League last-16 stage has been made, with some exciting matchups set to take place. Premier League leaders Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in a highly anticipated clash, while Arsenal will meet PSV Eindhoven. Aston Villa will take on Belgian champions Club Brugge, and holders Real Madrid will play local rivals Atletico Madrid. Bayern Munich will face Bayer Leverkusen in an all-Germany affair.
Liverpool and PSG Renew Rivalry
Liverpool’s encounter with PSG marks the first meeting between the two teams since the 2018-19 season, when the Reds went on to win their sixth European title. PSG have been in mixed form this season, but a strong finish in the group stage secured their spot in the knockout rounds. The French side, featuring in-form winger Ousmane Dembele, will be a tough challenge for Liverpool.
The winner of this tie will face either Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the quarter-finals, setting up a potentially thrilling European collision between Premier League teams.
Arsenal’s Test Against PSV Eindhoven
Arsenal, aiming for their first Champions League title, will take on Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. PSV defeated Liverpool in January, though Arsenal will be hoping to avoid the same fate. Should they progress, the Gunners could meet Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid Face Off
The other standout fixture of the draw sees two Spanish giants, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, go head-to-head. Real Madrid, the most successful club in Champions League history with 15 titles, will face their city rivals Atletico Madrid, who have proven themselves to be formidable opponents in recent seasons.
Full Last-16 Draw
- Paris St-Germain vs Liverpool
- Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
- Feyenoord vs Inter Milan
- Borussia Dortmund vs Lille
- Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
- PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal
- Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen
- Benfica vs Barcelona
The two-legged last-16 ties will take place on March 4-5 and March 11-12, promising plenty of excitement as the race for the coveted trophy intensifies.
