Champions League Last-16 Kicks Off with Blockbuster Rematches, Newcomers
Champions League Last-16 Kicks Off with Blockbuster Rematches, Newcomers
- •Champions League round of 16 begins Tuesday featuring high-profile rematches, teams ending long absences, and the debut of Bodø/Glimt.
- •Key matchups include PSG vs. Chelsea and Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, both recent rivals with significant history.
- •Galatasaray and Newcastle return to the Champions League knockout stage after 12 and 23 years respectively.
- •Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt ends a 29-year wait for the nation, hosting Sporting Lisbon on their Arctic Circle artificial turf.
- •Star players Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are set to feature, though Mbappé is a doubt due to a knee strain.