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Champions League 2024-25: Who can Barcelona face in Round of 16?

Published at :January 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Modified at :January 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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The Catalan club finished second in the league phase.

Barcelona finished second in the Champions League league phase and earned their way to the round of 16. They will look to face their next opponent in the competition.

For Hansi Flick’s team, avoiding the two-leg playoff is a significant gain. Key players have been overworked in the first half of the season since the team isn’t comparable to some of the best teams’s squad depth on the continent. The Catalan club’s chances going forward are improved by not needing to play an additional two games to salvage their European season.

Barcelona had already secured a trip to the round of 16 before they faced Atalanta in the last match. However, Flick’s side’s final seeding was decided after their draw against the Serie A team.

There are only four clubs Barcelona can play to begin their Champions League knockout stage journey, even though their opponent for the round of 16 is still up in the air.

Who are Barcelona facing in the round of 16 of the Champions League?

In the round of 16, Barcelona can face any one of the four clubs listed below under UEFA’s new format:

  • Paris Saint-Germain
  • Benfica
  • Monaco
  • Brest

In the league phase standings, these teams placed 15th through 18th. At 11 a.m. GMT, 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 31, the Champions League knockout stage playoff draw will be held. On February 21, there will be another draw once the playoff round winners are determined.

Barcelona hope to win their first Champions League crown since 2015 when they return to the competition for the round of 16 in the first week of March.

The Catalan club know that all of them pose a major danger, but they will look to at least avoid facing PSG early in the tournament. But given the performance of the club in the competition, Barcelona will be clear favourites against all of them.

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