Manchester City, the current Champions League title holders, are set to face off against Copenhagen in the competition’s round of 16. Meanwhile, Arsenal will take on Porto in what promises to be an electrifying match-up.
Copenhagen, the Danish league champions, surpassed Manchester United in their group and have achieved their first knockout stage appearance since 2011.
The opening legs of the matches are scheduled for either February 13-14 or February 20-21, followed by the second legs on March 5-6 or March 12-13.
As seeded teams, both City and Arsenal have the advantage of playing their second leg at home.
In other notable pairings, Real Madrid, who boast a record 14 Champions League titles, will compete against RB Leipzig. Inter Milan, who were the runners-up last season, are set to battle Atletico Madrid. Additionally, Bayern Munich is paired against Lazio.
The grand finale is slated for June 1 at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
Detailed Last-16 Draw
- Porto vs. Arsenal
- Napoli vs. Barcelona
- Paris St-Germain vs. Real Sociedad
- Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid
- PSV Eindhoven vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Lazio vs. Bayern Munich
- Copenhagen vs. Manchester City
- RB Leipzig vs. Real Madrid
Arsenal, currently leading the Premier League and winners of Group B, have a historical upper hand over Porto, recalling their 5-0 victory at Emirates Stadium in 2010. Despite not having clinched the Champion League title, Arsenal’s form is promising.
Porto, who finished second in Portugal’s Primeira Liga last season, showcased their prowess by securing four wins in their six Group H matches, ending on par with group leaders Barcelona.
Manchester City, with a flawless record in Group G, faces Copenhagen, a team they had mixed results against in the past season, drawing in Denmark but securing a decisive 5-0 victory at home. City has consistently advanced from the last 16 for the past six seasons.
Analysis by Ian Dennis, BBC Radio 5 Live Senior Football Reporter
The draw appears quite favorable for the English teams, with both Manchester City and Arsenal likely pleased with their matchups.
Arsenal, who have a clean record against Porto, faces the challenge of conquering the Estadio do Dragao, a feat yet to be achieved by them.
Manchester City’s previous encounters with Copenhagen in the group stages last season saw them draw away and triumph at home.
Europa League Knockout Round Play-Off Draw
The Europa League also conducted its knockout round play-off draw. British teams like West Ham, Brighton, Rangers, and Liverpool have already advanced to the last 16, bypassing the play-offs.
The play-off round, set for February 15 and 22, will see the Europa League group stage runners-up and third-placed Champions League group stage teams vying for advancement.
Key matchups include:
- Feyenoord vs. Roma
- Lens vs. Freiburg
- Benfica vs. Toulouse
- Galatasaray vs. Sparta Prague
- AC Milan vs. Rennes
- Young Boys vs. Sporting Lisbon
- Sporting Braga vs. Qarabag
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Marseille
Europa Conference League Play-Off Draw
In the Europa Conference League, eight teams, including Aston Villa, have already made it to the last 16. The knockout round play-offs, also happening on February 15 and 22, will determine the remaining spots.
Notable pairings are:
- Sturm Graz vs. Slovan Bratislava
- Servette vs. Ludogorets
- Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
- Real Betis vs. Dinamo Zagreb
- Olympiakos vs. Ferencvarosi
- Ajax vs. Bodo/Glimt
- Molde vs. Legia Warsaw
- Maccabi Haifa vs. Gent
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Champions League Draw
What are the key matchups in the Champions League Round of 16?
Manchester City will face Copenhagen, and Arsenal is set to battle Porto. Other notable matches include Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig, Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich vs. Lazio.
When are the first and second legs of the Champions League Round of 16 scheduled?
The first legs are planned for either February 13-14 or February 20-21, with the second legs on March 5-6 or March 12-13.
What advantages do Manchester City and Arsenal have in their Round of 16 games?
As seeded teams, both Manchester City and Arsenal will play the second leg of their Round of 16 matches at home.
Who are the standout teams in the Europa League Knockout Round Play-Offs?
Teams like Feyenoord, Roma, Benfica, Galatasaray, AC Milan, and Marseille are among the prominent clubs participating in the Europa League Knockout Round Play-Offs.
Which teams have already qualified for the Europa Conference League Last 16?
Aston Villa is among the eight teams that have secured a spot in the last 16 of the Europa Conference League. The rest will be determined through knockout round play-offs.
How did Arsenal and Porto perform in their previous Champions League meeting?
In their last Champions League encounter in 2010, Arsenal defeated Porto 5-0 at Emirates Stadium.
More about Champions League Draw
- BBC Sport: Champions League last-16 draw
- UEFA: Champions League
- UEFA: Europa League
- UEFA: Europa Conference League
3 comments
C’mon, where’s the tech angle? Gadgets in the stadium, maybe?
No music in this one? What songs the fans singin’?
gr8 article! Arsenal vs porto gon be epic. Wembley final woohoo!