Chelsea Faces PSG, Man City Draws Real Madrid in Champions League Last 16

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Published: February 27, 2026 10:03 AM ET

Chelsea Faces PSG, Man City Draws Real Madrid in Champions League Last 16

Chelsea will face the reigning champions Paris St-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League. Meanwhile, Manchester City is set to encounter Real Madrid for the fifth consecutive season in the knockout stages.

Premier League Teams in the Last 16

Six clubs from the Premier League have reached the Champions League last 16. However, there will be no all-English matchups in this round. The matchups for the English teams are as follows:

Arsenal vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Newcastle United vs. Barcelona
Liverpool vs. Galatasaray
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Atletico Madrid

Match Schedule

The first legs of these matches are scheduled for March 10 and 11, while the second legs will take place on March 17 and 18. Notably, Newcastle will host Barcelona for their first leg.

Previous Encounters

Chelsea’s match against PSG is particularly significant as it is a rematch of last year’s FIFA Club World Cup final, where Chelsea secured a 3-0 victory. Chelsea’s director of football, David Barnard, commented on the upcoming challenge, stating, “It’ll be tough but it holds no fear for us.” He emphasized the importance of taking each game step by step.

Manchester City, Newcastle, and Liverpool have previously faced their opponents during this season’s league phase. City’s win in Madrid last December marked their ninth encounter with Real Madrid since April 2022. Hugo Viana, City’s director of football, expressed optimism, calling the match “a big game for both teams.”

Home Advantage

Liverpool ambassador Ian Rush highlighted that having the second leg at Anfield could work in Liverpool’s favor, stating, “The atmosphere at Anfield is second to none.”

Possible Quarter-Final Matchups

The route to the final has already taken shape. Should Newcastle and Tottenham advance, they would meet in the quarter-finals. Similarly, Chelsea and Liverpool would face off if they progress.