Paris: Eight teams have automatically secured their spots in the UEFA Champions League last 16 following the conclusion of the knockout phase playoffs on Wednesday. These teams include Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, and Aston Villa.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the knockout phase playoffs also determined the remaining eight teams joining the last 16. Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSV Eindhoven, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Feyenoord, and Club Brugge have successfully qualified through the playoff round.
This lineup sets the stage for an exciting round of 16, featuring a mix of seasoned Champions League contenders and rising clubs. The next phase promises intense matchups as these teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals.