The December draw will determine which of the top teams advance from the group stage into the knockout rounds, with the 16 best sides moving on to the next phase. The competition remains highly anticipated as teams push to defend or claim the title in this season’s eagerly watched format.
The UEFA Champions League is pursuing a new champion as the 2023-2024 edition unfolds. The group stage delivered plenty of drama, and the 16 teams that finish top or second in their groups will be slotted into the knockout bracket for the play-offs and beyond.
Draw for the round of 16 of the Champions League 2023-2024: when is it, what time is it and how does it work?
The date, time, and location for the round of 16 draw have been announced. The ceremony will take place on December 18 at 12 noon and is traditionally held at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
Regarding how the draw operates, the core principles are clear:
Sixteen teams that advanced from the group stage will be drawn into two separate pots. One pot contains the top finishers from each group, the other holds the runners-up. The process ensures that clubs from the same group or the same country do not face each other in the round of 16. In addition, seeded teams, the first-place finishers in their groups, will act as visitors in the first legs and hosts in the second legs of the round of 16 matches.
Qualifiers for the round of 16 of the Champions League 2023-2024
To confirm the lineup, the qualified teams will be included here once officially finalized.
Qualified teams
These are the teams that have secured a spot in the round of 16:
- Manchester City
- RB Leipzig
- Real Sociedad
- Real Madrid
- Inter Milan
- Bayern Munich
When will the round of 16 of the 2023-2024 Champions League be played?
The Round of 16 unfolds across four separate weeks. The first legs are scheduled for February 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2024. The second legs are set for March 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2024. This structure maintains a balanced cadence, allowing teams to prepare for the high-stakes knockout phase while delivering a compelling schedule for fans across Europe and around the world.
The round of 16 stage marks a pivotal transition from the group phase to elimination games, where tactical depth, squad depth, and individual performances can redefine a team’s season. Fans should anticipate tense matchups, dramatic late goals, and strategic moves as clubs attempt to maximize their chances of advancing to the quarterfinals and beyond.
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