End of the group stage and it's time to open the curtain to make way for the UEFA Champions League round of 16. 16 teams have advanced to the next round and maintain the illusion of lifting the 'Orejona' at the end of the season.
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That's why UEFA already has the official schedule in mind to play this exciting round of 16 in the different venues of the 'Old Continent'. The first-leg matches for this stage of the tournament will be played on February 15, 16, 22, and 23, while the second-leg matches will take place on March 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2022.
Currently, the established time for all UEFA Champions League round of 16 matches is from 3:00 pm in Peru (9:00 pm CET).
Draw pots for the Champions League round of 16
Teams from the same pot cannot face each other, just like teams from the same country or who were in the same group.
- POT 1: Ajax, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Liverpool, LOSC Lille, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Real Madrid.
- POT 2: Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Chelsea, Inter, PSG, Salzburg, Sporting Lisbon, and Villarreal.
When and at what time is the Champions League round of 16 draw?
This event will take place in Switzerland on Monday, December 13, starting at 6:00 am in Peru.
How will the Champions League round of 16 matches be played?
The matches will be played over two legs, with the new rule that away goals will no longer count. This is a very important fact since if the scores are level after 180 minutes, there will be an extra time of 30 minutes. If the tie persists, everything will be decided by a penalty shootout.
When is the final of the UEFA Champions League 2021-2022?
The grand final of the UEFA Champions League will take place on May 28, 2022, at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg.