Champions League Round of 16: Qualified Teams & Draw Dates 2024/25
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season concluded with Paris Saint-Germain defeating Inter Milan 5-0 in the final, held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on . This marked PSG’s first-ever Champions League title, achieved in a record-breaking margin of victory. The victory also secures PSG automatic qualification for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League league phase, a spot in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, and participation in the group stage of the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. They will also face Tottenham Hotspur, winners of the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League, in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup.
This season’s Champions League was notable for its new format, featuring 36 participating teams playing eight games each against different opponents in a league phase. This change increased the total number of matches played in the competition to 189, excluding qualifying rounds, a significant jump from the previous 125.
The knockout phase began on , with knockout phase play-offs. A total of 24 teams competed, with the top eight from the league phase receiving a bye directly to the round of 16. The remaining 16 teams contested the play-offs to join them.
Qualified Teams for the Knockout Phase
Entering the Round of 16 (Seeded):
- Liverpool
- Barcelona
- Arsenal
- Inter Milan
- Atlético Madrid
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Lille
- Aston Villa
Entering the Play-offs (Seeded):
- Atalanta
- Borussia Dortmund
- Real Madrid
- Bayern Munich
- Milan
- PSV Eindhoven
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Benfica
Entering the Play-offs (Unseeded):
- Monaco
- Brest
- Feyenoord
- Juventus
- Celtic
- Manchester City
- Sporting CP
- Club Brugge
Individual Accolades
Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund and Raphinha of Barcelona shared the top scorer award with 13 goals each. Ousmane Dembélé, also of Paris Saint-Germain, was named Best Player of the tournament, while Désiré Doué, also from PSG, received the Best Young Player award.
Tournament Statistics
Throughout the 2024-25 Champions League season, a total of 189 matches were played, resulting in 618 goals scored – an average of 3.27 goals per match. The competition attracted a total attendance of 8,373,025, averaging 44,302 spectators per match.
Looking Ahead
With Paris Saint-Germain’s dominant victory, attention now shifts to the 2025-26 season. The new Champions League format will continue, and teams will undoubtedly be analyzing PSG’s success in an attempt to replicate their performance. The qualification pathways and competitive landscape will remain largely the same, with the top clubs from across Europe vying for a place in the competition and the ultimate prize of European club football.
The upcoming draw for the Round of 16 of the 2025/2026 Champions League has been scheduled, signaling the start of the next chapter in Europe’s premier club competition. The teams that have secured qualification are eagerly awaiting their opponents as they prepare for the challenges that lie ahead.