Champions League draw: where to watch and possible match-ups

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·26 de fevereiro de 2026

Champions League draw: where to watch and possible match-ups

The Champions League round of 16 draw, taking place this Friday, will be marked by an unprecedented feat: the presence of six English clubs among the top 16 in Europe. This historic milestone was secured after Newcastle qualified by thrashing Qarabag in the playoffs, joining the giants who had already guaranteed a direct spot in the previous stage.

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Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester City advanced without trouble by finishing in the league's top 8, while Newcastle stamped their passport in the playoffs. The performance reflects the current strength of the Premier League, which has lost only six of the 29 matches played against teams from the other four major European leagues (Spain, Germany, Italy, and France).

The rest of the continent is trying to hold on with few representatives. While Italy counts only on Atalanta, Spain maintains its "iron trio" (Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético), and Germany continues with Bayern and Leverkusen. The current champion PSG is the only French survivor, in a draw where the only possible domestic clash will be between Newcastle and Chelsea.

With the final approaching, the question echoing across Europe is whether economic power will finally translate into a dynasty of titles, as English clubs have won only two of the last six editions. This Friday's draw will determine the paths and test whether the intensity of the Premier League is, in fact, the new global standard for football.

Where to watch

The Champions League round of 16 draw takes place from 8 a.m. (Brasília time), with broadcast on TNT (pay TV), HBO Max (streaming), and UEFA.tv (streaming).