UEFA Champions League bracket: Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona ...
With the round of 16 over, here's what to know about the path to the finals for the teams that are left
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on the Champions League bracket status.
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The knockout phase bracket is set for the 2025-26 season, with the Round of 16 matchups determined and the playoff stage preceding the Round of 16 for teams finishing 9th–24th in the group phase. This structure follows the format used this season, where eight teams advance directly to the Round of 16 and the rest enter two-legged playoffs to join them.[5][6]
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Recent reporting highlights key pairings and likely paths to the quarterfinals. For example, common sources list seedings and potential matchups (e.g., top seeds facing lower seeds in the playoff and Round of 16 stages) and note that X teams will begin in the playoff round before the Round of 16 proper.[2][3][7]
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If you want the exact current bracket with all pairings and dates, the official UEFA bracket page provides the definitive view from group stage through to the final for the 2025/26 campaign. Additional outlets (USA Today, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report) have published bracket breakdowns and anticipated paths based on seedings and results so far this season.[3][6][9][5]
Would you like me to pull the precise Round of 16 matchups and dates from the official bracket, then summarize the routes for each remaining team? I can also provide a printable bracket image and a quick quick-glance table if that helps.