Champions League 2025-26 Knockout Stage Teams Confirmed

By Eppe Franklyne

• 16 clubs secure spots in Round of 16 after playoff round
• English sides dominate with six representatives
• Big names include Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, and Bayern Munich

The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League now has its full lineup for the Round of 16 following the conclusion of the playoff stage on Wednesday.

The qualified teams are:

• Arsenal (England)
• Bayern Munich (Germany)
• Liverpool (England)
• Tottenham Hotspur (England)
• FC Barcelona (Spain)
• Chelsea (England)
• Sporting (Portugal)
• Manchester City (England)
• Real Madrid (Spain)
• Atalanta (Italy)
• Paris Saint-Germain (France)
• Galatasaray (Turkiye)
• Bodo/Glimt (Norway)
• Newcastle United (England)
• Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)
• Atletico Madrid (Spain)

With six English teams making the cut, the Premier League continues to assert its continental presence, while storied clubs like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain add star power and experience to the knockout stage.