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The first quarter-finalists will be decided in the Champions League

The first quarter-finalists will be decided in the Champions League

Tamara Vasylchuk Journalist

17 March 2026, 13:58

The first quarter-finalists will be decided in the Champions League — Champions League Photo: uefa.com

The second legs of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 will take place on 17 and 18 March. The results of these matches will determine who progresses to the quarter-finals.

On Tuesday, 17 March, Arsenal will face Bayer Leverkusen – the first leg ended 1–1 – whilst Chelsea take on Paris Saint-Germain, with the French side holding a 5–2 lead. Manchester City will host Real Madrid, who won the first leg 3–0, whilst Sporting will face Bodo/Glimt, who won the first leg 3–0.

On Wednesday, 18 March, matches will take place between Liverpool and Galatasaray, with the Turkish club leading 1–0, Bayern and Atalanta, with the German side holding a 6–1 lead; Barcelona and Newcastle, who drew 1–1; and Tottenham and Atlético, where the Spanish club won the first leg 5–2.

The winners on aggregate will advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament.

The UEFA Champions League final is scheduled for 30 May and will take place in Budapest.

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