UEFA draws as they happened - Manchester City and Real Madrid to meet again, Chelsea v PSG, Aston Villa v Lille and Crystal Palace face trip to Cyprus
Updated 27/02/2026 at 14:11 GMT
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Follow LIVE coverage of the draws for the round of 16 in this season's UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. A slew of British teams are set to discover their fate, with the draws due to begin in Nyon from 11am UK time. Watch and stream all three European competitions on TNT Sports and discovery+.
Watch: Why have Arsenal been so good in the Champions League this season?
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THANK YOU FOR JOINING US
That's all for today's coverage of the UEFA draws from Nyon.
There are some mouthwatering ties to look forward to across all three competitions, including Manchester City's trip to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Stay across our channels for more reaction but for now, it's goodbye!
LET'S RECAP
A quick reminder of who the English sides will face in the last 16 of their respective competitions.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Paris Saint-Germain v Chelsea
Galatasaray v Liverpool
Real Madrid v Manchester City
Newcastle United v Barcelona
Atletico Madrid v Tottenham
Bayer Leverkusen v Arsenal
EUROPA LEAGUE
Nottingham Forest v Midtjylland
Lille v Aston Villa
CONFERENCE LEAGUE
Crystal Palace v AEK Larnaca
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Champions League draw
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Europa League draw
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Conference League draw
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RENEWING THE RIVALRY
Here's a reminder of what happened when Forest met Midtjylland during the league phase of the Europa League.
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Highlights: Forest supporters turn on Postecoglou during five-goal thriller
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RASHFORD'S EXPLOITS REVISITED
The England winger will have another opportunity to shine at St James' Park.
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Highlights: Rashford bags stunning brace as Barcelona sink Newcastle
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MEMORIES OF WHEN CHELSEA GAVE PSG THE BLUES
LET'S GET SOME REACTION FROM ARNE SLOT
"Given the possibilities of the draw, we got exactly what we anticipated and that is a tough last-16 draw against an opponent we have faced once already this season," he told Liverpool's website.
"We know in the away leg we will have to perform better than the last time we were in Istanbul back in September. That is our immediate challenge in this tie, especially as we know Galatasaray had such a positive result against Juventus to reach the last 16.
"But the main feeling is excitement because this is what we worked so hard for in the league stage. We wanted to be here, and now, we want to make the most of being here.
"We have important games in other competitions before the Champions League comes back around, of course, so hopefully, when the tie arrives we will be as ready for it as we can be."
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Arne Slot
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DRAW IN FULL
Lech Poznan v Shakhtar Donetsk
AZ Alkmaar v Sparta Praha
Crystal Palace v AEK Larnaca
Fiorentina v Rakow
Samsunspor v Rayo Vallecano
Celje v AEK Athens
Sigma Olomouc v Mainz 05
Rijeka v Strasbourg
The first legs will be played on March 12, with the return fixtures taking place on March 19.
RIJEKA v STRASBOURG
The top seeds travel to Croatia.
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Conference League draw
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FIORENTINA v RAKOW
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Conference League draw
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CELJE v AEK ATHENS
The pair who faced off in the league phase renew their rivalry.
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Conference League draw
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AZ ALKMAAR v SPARTA PRAHA
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Conference League draw
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SAMSUNSPOR v RAYO VALLECANO
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Conference League draw
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LECH POZNAN v SHAKHTAR DONETSK
The Polish champions play the last UEFA Cup winners.
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Conference League draw
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SIGMA OLOMOUC v MAINZ 05
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Conference League draw
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CRYSTAL PALACE v AEK LARNACA
The FA Cup winners play the Cypriot Cup winners.
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Conference League draw
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IT'S TIME
SOON TO BE UPDATED
THE TEAMS
WELCOME RUI PATRICIO
The goalkeeper, who won the inaugural Conference League with Roma in 2021-22, is the special guest for this draw.
He will be drawing the eight teams shortly...
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Rui Patricio
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THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR FIORENTINA?
- 2022-23: Runners-Up
- 2023-24: Runners-Up
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Fiorentina
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WHO COULD PALACE FACE?
Crystal Palace will soon learn their reward for extending their maiden major European campaign.
The Eagles will play either Larnaca or Mainz 05, who progressed through a continental group/league phase for the first time.
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Highlights: Wharton magic guides Palace into last 16
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LARNACA WERE ALSO UNBEATEN THANKS TO A ROCK-SOLID DEFENCE
NOT BAD FOR A MAJOR EUROPEAN COMPETITION PROPER DEBUT
IT COULD BE A LOTTERY
TIME TO SHIFT OUR FOCUS ONCE MORE
HANSI FLICK REACTION
Let's hear what the Barca boss has to say about today's Champions League draw...
THEIR FIRST LAST-16 APPEARANCE IN MAJOR EUROPEAN COMPETITION
UPDATED BRACKET
Europa League bracket
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A RERUN OF AN EPIC CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUARTER-FINAL CLASH
DRAW IN FULL
Ferencvaros v Braga
Panathinaikos v Real Betis
Genk v Freiburg
Celta Vigo v Lyon
Stuttgart v Porto
Nottingham Forest v Midtjylland
Bologna v Roma
Lille v Aston Villa
The first legs will be played on March 12, with the return fixtures taking place on March 19.
UEL draw
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LILLE v ASTON VILLA
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Europa League draw
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CELTA VIGO v LYON
A battle of the 2016-17 semi-finalists.
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Europa League draw
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST v MIDTJYLLAND
They renew their rivalry from the league phase.
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Europa League draw
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PANATHINAIKOS v REAL BETIS
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Europa League draw
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STUTTGART v PORTO
The former finalists meet the two-time winners.
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Europa League draw
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FERENCVAROS v BRAGA
The former semi-finalists take on the former finalists.
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Europa League draw
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BOLOGNA v ROMA
An all-Italian clash!
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Europa League draw
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GENK v FREIBURG
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Europa League draw
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IT'S TIME
Once again, the top eight seeds will be drawn in descending order, beginning with the seventh and eighth seeds...
WELCOME MANICHE
Former Champions League and UEFA Cup winner Maniche is the special guest for the Europa League draw.
He is introduced, and it is almost time to find out who will be playing who...
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Maniche
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QUICK RECAP
This is what the Champions League draw means for the Premier League teams.
PREMIER LEAGUE SIDES' POTENTIAL OPPONENTS
- Aston Villa: Celta Vigo/Lille
- Nottingham Forest: Midtjylland/Real Betis
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‘Huge goal’ – Forest nerves eased after ‘brilliant’ Hudson-Odoi strike
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WE'RE ALMOST READY TO GO
Remember, you can watch the draw as it happens LIVE on TNT Sports 2.
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Europa League draw
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BRACKET
GENK'S MAN OF THE MOMENT
UNAI EMERY THE EUROPA LEAGUE EXPERT
- Champion with Sevilla in 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16
- Champion with Villarreal in 2020-21
- Finalist with Arsenal in 2018-19
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Unai Emery
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EYES ON THE PRIZE
SOON
SECOND SEEDS
- 1981-82 European Cup winners
- 2x UEFA Cup quarter-finalists
- 2023-24 Conference League semi-finalists
HOW IT WILL ALL WORK
TURNING OUR ATTENTION NOW TO THE EUROPA LEAGUE
UPDATED BRACKET
There are some mouth-watering ties to look forward to...
UCL bracket
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ANOTHER CRACKER FROM LEVERKUSEN'S MEDIA TEAM
DEJA VU
Newcastle United and Barcelona will renew their rivalry from Matchday 1 of this season's competition.
Marcus Rashford was Barca's hero with a brace at St James' Park.
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Marcus Rashford
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THAT TIE SOUNDS FAMILIAR...
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Real Madrid Manchester City
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DRAW IN FULL
Paris Saint-Germain v Chelsea
Galatasaray v Liverpool
Real Madrid v Manchester City
Atalanta v Bayern Munich
Newcastle United v Barcelona
Atletico Madrid v Tottenham
Bodo/Glimt v Sporting CP
Bayer Leverkusen v Arsenal
The first legs of these ties will be played on March 10/11, with the return fixtures on March 17/18.
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Champions League draw
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BAYER LEVERKUSEN v ARSENAL
ATALANTA v BAYERN MUNICH
ATLETICO MADRID v TOTTENHAM
GALATASARAY v LIVERPOOL
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Champions League draw
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NEWCASTLE UNITED v BARCELONA
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Champions League draw
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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN v CHELSEA
BODO/GLIMT v SPORTING CP
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Champions League draw
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MANCHESTER CITY v REAL MADRID
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City
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HERE WE GO
WELL PLAYED
THE BIGGEST PRIZE IN EUROPEAN CLUB FOOTBALL
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Champions League trophy
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WELCOME IVAN RAKITIC
The former Barcelona midfielder, who won this trophy in 2014-15, is our special guest in Nyon.
Following a swift interview with the Croatian, it is almost time to get under way.
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Ivan Rakitic
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QUICK REMINDER OF HOW IT ALL WORKS
WE'RE ALMOST READY TO GO
Host Pedro Pinto is addressing the audience, and it is almost time for the 16 sides to discover their opponents.
You can watch the draw unfold LIVE on TNT Sports 1.
BRACKET
THE PREMIER LEAGUE SIDES' POTENTIAL OPPONENTS
- Arsenal: Bayer Leverkusen or Atalanta
- Liverpool/Tottenham: Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray
- Chelsea: Newcastle United or Paris Saint-Germain
- Newcastle United: Chelsea or Barcelona
- Manchester City: Real Madrid or Bodo/Glimt
WHO COULD PSG FACE?
Luis Enrique's side were forced to come through the playoffs once again this season.
However, they will hope it is a good omen, having gone on to lift the trophy after doing so last term.
WHAT A PLAYER HE WAS
We could potentially see this matchup in the round of 16...
WHO COULD REAL MADRID PLAY?
Speaking of European heritage, 15-time champions Real Madrid have had to navigate the playoffs for the second year running, beating Benfica over two legs.
BAYERN'S SIX EUROPEAN CROWNS
- 1973-74
- 1974-75
- 1975-76
- 2000-01
- 2012-13
- 2019-20
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Bayern Munich 2020 Champions League
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'THERE ARE NO EASY OPPONENTS'
That's the view of Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl on today's draw.
The six-time champions have enjoyed an impressive start to this season's competition, winning seven of their eight games during the league phase.
BODO/GLIMT'S POTENTIAL OPPONENTS
A DEBUT TO REMEMBER
While Arsenal cruised into the knockout stages, competition debutantes Bodo/Glimt snuck in through the back door.
After failing to win any of their opening six matches, Kjetil Knutsen's side scraped through the league phase with hugely impressive victories over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid.
If that wasn't enough, the Norwegians then claimed the scalp of Serie A leaders Inter earlier this week.
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Watch: 'Oh my word!' - Bodo/Glimt hit stunning second on way to knocking out Inter
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WHO COULD ARSENAL FACE?
The Gunners could be drawn to play 2002 finalists Bayer Leverkusen, who have recovered from a 7-2 rout by reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain during the league phase to take their place in the round of 16.
Atalanta are the other option, with the former Europa League winners fresh from their dramatic victory over Borussia Dortmund in the playoffs.
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Highlights: Late penalty sees Atalanta through on night of drama
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PERFECT ARSENAL
The Gunners were the only team to progress through the league phase with a 100% record.
But why have Mikel Arteta's side been so impressive thus far?
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Watch: Why have Arsenal been so good in the Champions League this season?
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SNEAK PREVIEW
THE CLASS OF 2026
HOW WILL IT ALL WORK?
Here's your full lowdown with everything you need to know ahead of today's draw.
TODAY'S SCHEDULE
11am: Champions League round of 16 draw
12pm: Europa League round of 16 draw
1pm: Conference League round of 16 draw
GOOD MORNING
Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the UEFA draws for the last 16 of the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League!
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Champions League draw
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