They also emerged victorious in the semi-finals in 2022 with City winning at the same stage the following year. Chelsea progressed straight to the last 16 after finishing sixth in the league phase. Liverpool will have a last-16 rematch against Galatasaray, the Turkish giants having defeated the Anfield club 1-0 in September in the league phase. The teams who qualified directly for this stage after finishing in the top eight in the league phase will all be at home in the return matches. This season's Champions League final will take place at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 27, 2026 12:47 UTC