The UEFA Champions League Last 16 Draw: The Teams Involved, Time and Dates
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With the group stages of the Champions League almost finished, the teams that have successfully qualified for the next round are anticipating the Round of 16, also known as Last 16 and the opponent that they will be facing. The Round of 16 is a knockout stage of the competition meaning that the team with the highest goals on aggregate over the two legs will successfully proceed to the next stage, the quarter-finals.
When Is The Last 16 Draw?
The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw will take place at 11am GMT/ 12pm CET on Monday 18th December. The draw usually lasts less than 40 minutes with a short ceremony before the live draw.
Which Teams Have Qualified (Updated) For the Draw?
- Arsenal
- Atlético de Madrid
- FC Barcelona
- Bayern Munich
- FC Copenhagen
- FC Porto
- Dortmund
- Inter
- Lazio
- Leipzig
- Manchester City
- Napoli
- PSV Eindhoven
- PSG
- Real Madrid
- Real Sociedad
What is the Format of the Draw?
The winners of each Champions League group will be placed against a team that finished second in another group. At this stage of the competition, there are no restrictions on countries meaning two clubs from the same league could face each other in the next round.
How Do I Get Tickets for the Last 16?
As with all Champions League tickets, SafeTicketCompare.com will have availability listed for all games. Use our specialist tools and technology to get the best prices, best seats and overall best deal from the safest resale websites online. Due to the demand for tickets, it is highly likely that all tickets will officially sell-out from the club box-office. See here for ‘Round of 16’ or Last 16 Champions League tickets, prices and information when each fixture is announced.
When are the Last 16 Games Scheduled?
The unseeded teams will play at home first with the second leg being at the seeded teams’ stadium.
First legs: Tuesday 13th February 2024. Wednesday 14th February2024. 20th /21st February 2024
Second legs: The return fixture will take place on the following dates: 5th or 6th March. 12th or 13th March 2024
Highlights of the Group Stages
The biggest surprise for many was Danish Champions FC Copenhagen qualifying their group having a difficult task paired with Bayern, Galatasaray and Man United. Other teams such as Bayern, Real Madrid and Arsenal qualified with ease in their respective groups. With the best club teams in the world, the next round will have some fantastic ties.
Where is The Champions League Final?
The Champions League Final has been scheduled to take place on Saturday 1st June 2023 at Wembley Stadium in London. One of the most iconic stadiums in football, tickets will be in high demand, see here.
