Champions League bracket: Real Madrid to face Bayern Munich; FC Barcelona get Atletico Madrid
Here's how the bracket looks with the quarterfinal matchups now set
secure-www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest you asked for, based on recent reporting.
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Current knockout bracket status: Several outlets show the Round of 16 results and the quarterfinal matchups, with Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich shaping a high-profile tie, and PSG, Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, and others advancing to the knockouts. This was the bracket as of mid-M March, with quarterfinals set and teams like PSG, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Arsenal in contention.[1][3]
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Standings entering knockout phase: By late January 2026, UEFA’s and major outlets highlighted which teams had already secured a playoff/round of 16 berth and who remained in contention, including Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Sporting CP, and others.[7][9]
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Official draws and schedule: The UEFA and major outlets published the official round of 16 draw and the upcoming knockout schedule, showing pairings and potential paths to the final.[9]
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