The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal draws take place on Friday as Europe's leading soccer competition takes its final form for this season. The top eight teams from the league phase led by Liverpool and Barcelona qualified automatically for the round of 16 while eight teams have emerged from the knockout round playoffs which are part of this year's new format.

The 16 clubs still competing for European glory will find out their upcoming opponents in the 2024–25 Champions League round of 16 draw.

The new-look UEFA Champions League is about to reach the round-of-16 stage. But when does the draw take place, and when will the matches be played?   Here's how it all works. When is the draw for the round of 16?

Following is the possible lineup for the Champions League last 16 ahead of Friday's draw: * Paris St Germain or Benfica will face Liverpool or Barcelona. * Club Brugge or Borussia Dortmund will face Aston Villa or Lille.

The final 16 teams in the 2024-25 Champions League campaign are finally set with Wednesday's conclusion of the knockout playoffs. Real Madrid saw off Manchester City 3-1 thanks to a hat trick from Kylian Mbappé in the most anticipated match on Wednesday.