The UEFA Champions League playoff phase always marks a turning point in the European season: it is the moment when title contenders face each other under maximum pressure, with each match capable of changing the destiny of clubs, players and fans. In this guide you will find the updated bracket, the complete schedule, up-to-date results and detailed standings for the 2025-26 edition, with all the essential information to follow the road to the final. A tiny airplane delivers the match ball in wild Paulistão final moment Champions League 2025-26: Standings Arsenal* Bayern Munich* Liverpool* Tottenham Hotspur* Barcelona* Chelsea* Sporting CP* Manchester City* Real Madrid** Inter Milan** PSG** Newcastle United** Juventus** Atletico Madrid** Atalanta** Bayer Leverkusen** Borussia Dortmund** Olympiacos** Club Brugge** Galatasaray** AS Monaco** FK Qarabag** Bodo/Glimt** Benfica** *Qualified directly to the Round of 16 **Will play in the playoffs Champions League 2025-26 Playoffs: Schedule and results Here is the updated schedule for the Champions League Round of 16 in plain text: Tuesday, March 10 (First Leg) Galatasaray 1 - 0 Liverpool Atalanta vs Bayern Munich | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, ViX Newcastle vs Barcelona | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, ViX Wednesday, March 11 (First Leg) Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal | 1:45 pm ET | Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN PSG vs Chelsea | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN Real Madrid vs Manchester City | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, ViX Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting CP | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network Tuesday, March 17 (Second Leg) Sporting CP vs Bodo/Glimt | 1:45 pm ET | Paramount+, ViX Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, ViX Manchester City vs Real Madrid | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN Chelsea vs PSG | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, ViX Wednesday, March 18 (Second Leg) Barcelona vs Newcastle | 1:45 pm ET | Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, ViX Liverpool vs Galatasaray | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN Bayern Munich vs Atalanta | 4:00 pm ET | Paramount+, ViX Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16: Schedule The draw to determine the Round of 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals leading to the final will take place on February 27, 2026. In the Round of 16, the first legs will be played on March 10 and 11, while the second legs will take place on March 17 and 18. Champions League 2025-26 Quarter-finals: Schedule Quarter-finals: April 7/8 and 14/15, 2026. Champions League 2025-26 Semi-finals: Schedule Semi-finals: April 28/29 and May 5/6, 2026. Champions League 2025-26 Final: Schedule Final: May 30, 2026
