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.
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
Tuesday, February 17 (First leg)
- Galatasaray vs Juventus: 12:45 p.m. ET
- Dortmund vs Atalanta: 15:00 p.m. ET
- Monaco vs PSG: 15:00 p.m. ET
- Benfica vs Real Madrid: 15:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, February 18 (First leg)
- Qarabag vs Newcastle: 12:45 p.m. ET
- Olympiacos vs Leverkusen: 15:00 p.m. ET
- Bodo/Glimt vs Inter: 15:00 p.m. ET
- Club Brugge vs Atlético de Madrid: 15:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, February 24 (Second Leg)
- Atlético Madrid vs. Club Brugge: 12:45 p.m. ET
- Newcastle United vs. Qarabag: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Inter Milan vs. Bodø/Glimt: 3:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, February 25 (Second Leg)
- Atalanta vs. Borussia Dortmund: 12:45 p.m. ET
- Juventus vs. Galatasaray: 3:00 p.m. ET
- PSG vs. Monaco: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Real Madrid vs. Benfica: 3:00 p.m. ET
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.
Possible Round of 16 matchups
- Winner of PSG-Monaco vs. Barcelona or Chelsea
- Winner of Juventus-Galatasaray vs. Liverpool or Tottenham
- Winner of Real Madrid-Benfica vs. Sporting Lisbon or Manchester City
- Winner of Atalanta-Borussia Dortmund vs. Arsenal or Bayern Munich
- Winner of Newcastle-Qarabag vs. Chelsea or Barcelona
- Winner of Atlético Madrid-Club Brugge vs. Tottenham or Liverpool
- Winner of Inter Milan-Bodø/Glimt vs. Sporting Lisbon or Manchester City
- Winner of Bayer Leverkusen-Olympiacos vs. Arsenal or Bayern Munich
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
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