In the Champions League round of 16, Bayern Munich faces Atalanta Bergamo, while Bayer Leverkusen will play Arsenal. The draw in Nyon on Friday set this match‑up, giving the German champions their third opponents from Germany in the current tournament’s knockout phase. Atalanta has already removed Borussia Dortmund from contention in earlier rounds and enjoyed success in the group stage played in Frankfurt.
Leverkusen’s encounter with Arsenal is a significant challenge; the London club have yet to concede a point in this season’s Champions League. If the Rhineland team pulls through, they could meet either Bodø/Glimt or Sporting Lisbon in the quarter‑finals. For Bayern, a victory would set up a clash with either Real Madrid or Manchester City.
Other round‑of‑16 pairings are: Paris Saint‑Germain against Chelsea, Galatasaray versus Liverpool, Newcastle United versus Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid taking on Tottenham Hotspur.