Champions League Last-16 Draw: Six English Teams Set to Discover Opponents, Path to Budapest Final

Champions League Last-16 Draw: Six English Teams Set to Discover Opponents, Path to Budapest Final

The 2026 UEFA Champions League knockout stage draw takes place this morning, as six English clubs — Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur — learn their last-16 opponents and potential route to the Budapest final.

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For the first time, six Premier League teams have advanced to the round of 16, raising the possibility of all-English clashes. Newcastle could face either Chelsea or Barcelona, while Arsenal, who topped their group, will play Bayer Leverkusen or Atalanta. Manchester City await confirmation on whether they will meet Real Madrid or a rematch with surprise package Bodø/Glimt.

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Tottenham are drawn together for the round of 16 — one will face Atletico Madrid, the other Galatasaray. Chelsea will take on either Newcastle or reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, depending on the draw outcome.

The draw will not only determine the last-16 matchups but also reveal the potential path to the final, showing who could meet in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and ultimately in Budapest. Fans across Europe are eagerly awaiting the results, as the stage is set for high-stakes clashes and potential Premier League showdowns in the knockout rounds.

Champions League Last-16 Draw: Six English Teams Set to Discover Opponents, Path to Budapest Final