Liverpool face crucial last-16 clash after 2025 Champions League draw revealed

Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Round of 16, while Arsenal will play PSV Eindhoven. Aston Villa will take on Club Brugge, and Real Madrid will meet rivals Atletico Madrid. The first leg of the last-16 ties will be held on March 4/5, with the return legs scheduled for March 11/12. The final will be held at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena on May 31.

Liverpool topped their group in the league phase, while PSG made an impressive comeback in the knockout rounds with a stunning 10-0 aggregate victory over Brest. Arsenal secured third place, setting up a tie with PSV, who eliminated Juventus after a 3-1 win in the second leg, advancing with a 4-3 aggregate score.

Aston Villa secured the last automatic qualification spot and will now face Club Brugge, who triumphed over Atalanta with a 5-2 aggregate win.

Champions League last-16 draw and dates

Here’s a revised version of the schedule:

Club Brugge vs Aston Villa

First leg: March 4, 5:45 PM

Second leg: March 12, 8:00 PM

Borussia Dortmund vs Lille

First leg: March 4, 8:00 PM

Second leg: March 12, 5:45 PM

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid

First leg: March 4, 8:00 PM

Second leg: March 12, 8:00 PM