Complete List of 16 Teams in UCL Round of 16, Atalanta Saves Italy's Face
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The final four tickets for the Round of 16 of the 2025/26 Champions League have been secured. With the playoff fixtures concluded, the lineup of 16 teams for Europe's elite club competition is now complete.
Early Thursday, February 26 WIB marked the climax as four clubs claimed the last spots in the knockout phase.
They join automatically qualified teams, finalizing this season's Round of 16 composition.
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Atalanta Fight Back, Dortmund Stumble
The biggest drama unfolded when Atalanta overturned their deficit with a 4-1 second-leg victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Davide Zappacosta, Mario Pasalic, and Lazar Samardzic sealed a 4-3 aggregate win for the Italian side.
Dortmund kept hopes alive through Karim Adeyemi's strike, but Atalanta's second-half intensity proved decisive.
This comeback stands among the season's most emotional playoff turnarounds, cementing Atalanta's reputation as Europe's dangerous underdogs.
Real Madrid Display European DNA
Real Madrid secured their Round of 16 berth by defeating Benfica 2-1.
After conceding to Rafa Silva, Madrid responded through Aurélien Tchouaméni and Vinícius Júnior, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory.
Once again, Madrid demonstrated why they remain knockout-stage favorites.
PSG Advance Nervously
An all-French clash saw Paris Saint-Germain draw 2-2 against AS Monaco, enough for a 5-4 aggregate win.
Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored crucial second-leg goals, especially after Monaco went down to 10 men.
Though under pressure, PSG's European champion experience ultimately made the difference.
Galatasaray Eliminate Juventus in Extra Time
The wildest duel saw Galatasaray eliminate Juventus after extra time.
Juventus led 3-0 despite Lloyd Kelly's 48th-minute red card, with goals from Manuel Locatelli, Federico Gatti, and Weston McKennie.
That advantage leveled the aggregate at 5-5, forcing extra time.
Victor Osimhen scored in first-half stoppage time before Barış Alper Yılmaz sealed a dramatic 119th-minute winner, sending Galatasaray through 7-5 on aggregate in one of the season's most spectacular matches.
Round of 16 Draw
With the 16-team lineup complete, focus shifts to the draw.
The 2025/26 Champions League Round of 16 draw is scheduled for Friday, February 27 at 18:00 WIB.
The knockout stage promises early heavyweight clashes.
Judging by playoff results, this season's Round of 16 could deliver more surprises, dramatic comebacks, and the Champions League's trademark magical nights.
Champions League Round of 16 Playoff Second-Leg Results
Atletico Madrid 4-1 Club Brugge (7-4 agg)
Newcastle United 3-2 Qarabag (9-3 agg)
Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Olympiacos (2-0 agg)
Inter Milan 1-2 Bodø/Glimt (2-5 agg)
Juventus 3-2 Galatasaray (5-7 agg)
Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 AS Monaco (5-4 agg)
Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (3-1 agg)
Champions League Round of 16 Teams
Automatic Qualifiers
Arsenal
Bayern Munich
Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur
Barcelona
Chelsea
Sporting CP
Manchester City
Playoff Qualifiers
Atletico Madrid
Newcastle United
Bodø/Glimt
Bayer Leverkusen
Atalanta
Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain
Galatasaray
