The UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 (last 16) is the first knockout round after the league phase and play-offs. It features 16 elite teams in high-stakes two-legged ties. The draw took place on February 27, 2026, setting up some blockbuster matchups. Including rematches of recent classics like Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, currently in its fifth straight year in the knockouts. And then PSG vs. Chelsea, with revenge soccer betting angles from last summer’s Club World Cup final.
Specifically, this online wagering stage uses a fixed bracket: unseeded teams host the first legs, while seeded teams get home advantage in the second legs. The aggregate winner of each tie advances to the quarter-finals.
2026 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg Match Schedule and Odds at SBG
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Galatasaray vs. Liverpool Match Details
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Kick-off Time: 1:45 pm. |
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| Location: | RAMS Park (Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi), Istanbul, Türkiye |
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Odds at SBG Sportsbook
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Liverpool | -½ ( -127 ) | 3,3½ ( -105 ) | -130 |  |
| Galatasaray | +½ ( +107 ) | 3,3½ ( -115 ) | +320 |
| Liverpool/Galatasaray Draw | – | – | +305 |
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Galatasaray qualified for the Champions League odds knockout stage after beating Juventus 7-5 on aggregate in the play-off round. By contrast, Liverpool finished 3rd in the Champions League phase, earning a direct path to the round of 16.
Atalanta vs. Bayern Munich Match Details
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Kick-off Time: 4:00 pm |
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| Location: | New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy |
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Odds at SBG Sportsbook
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bayern Munich | -1 ( -102 ) | 3½ ( +121 ) | -163 | |
| Atalanta | +1 ( -118 ) | 3½ ( -141 ) | +355 |
| Bayern Munich/Atalanta Draw | – | – | +370 |
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Atalanta qualified dramatically after a stunning comeback in the play-off round. To illuminate, they overturned a deficit against Borussia Dortmund, notably a 4-1 second-leg win featuring red cards and a late penalty. In comparison, Bayern Munich earned a direct spot in the round of 16 after a strong league phase. In turn, they’re heavy favorites overall, led by stars like Harry Kane.
Newcastle United vs. Barcelona Match Details
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Kick-off Time: 4:00 pm. |
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| Location: | St. James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
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Odds at SBG Sportsbook
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Barcelona FC | PK,-½ ( -105 ) | 3½ ( +115 ) | +123 | |
| Newcastle United | PK,+½ ( -115 ) | 3½ ( -135 ) | +185 |
| Draw | – | – | +290 |
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Newcastle United advanced through the knockout play-off round with a strong performance. Including a 3-2 second-leg win over Qarabağ. Correlate that Barcelona finished higher in the league phase to earn a seeded spot in the round of 16.
Atletico Madrid vs. Tottenham Hotspur Match Details
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Kick-off Time: 4:00 pm. |
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| Location: | Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain |
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Odds at SBG Sportsbook
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Tottenham | +1,+1½ ( -118 ) | 3 ( +115 ) | +500 | |
| Atletico Madrid | -1,-1½ ( -102 ) | 3 ( -135 ) | -205 |
| Draw | – | – | +365 |
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In sum, Atletico Madrid advanced to the round of 16 after a convincing knockout play-off victory over Club Brugge. Tottenham Hotspur finished 4th in the Champions League phase to earn a direct spot in the round of 16.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal Match Details
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Kick-off Time: 1:45 pm. |
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| Location: | Bay Arena, Leverkusen, Germany |
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Odds at SBG Sportsbook
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Arsenal | -1 ( EV ) | 2½ ( -112 ) | -180 | |
| Bayer Leverkusen | +1 ( -120 ) | 2½ ( -108 ) | +485 |
| Draw | – | – | +320 |
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Bayer Leverkusen finished 16th in the league phase but advanced via the knockout play-off round with a 2-0 aggregate win over Olympiacos. Meanwhile, Arsenal topped the Champions League phase with a perfect record. Consider that they are the only team to do so—earning a seeded spot and a favorable path.
PSG vs. Chelsea Match Details
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Kick-off Time: 4:00 pm. |
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| Location: | Parc des Princes, Paris, France |
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Odds at SBG Sportsbook
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Chelsea | +½ ( -105 ) | 3 ( -105 ) | +295 | |
| PSG | -½ ( -115 ) | 3 ( -115 ) | -115 |
| Draw | – | – | +275 |
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As reigning European champions, PSG advanced through the knockout play-off round with a narrow 5-4 aggregate win over Monaco. Specifically, Chelsea finished 6th in the Champions League group stage to earn a direct-seeded spot in the round of 16.
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City Match Details
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Kick-off Time: 4:00 pm. |
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| Location: | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain |
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Odds at SBG Sportsbook
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Manchester City | -½ ( -102 ) | 3 ( -108 ) | +105 | |
| Real Madrid | +½ ( -118 ) | 3 ( -112 ) | +250 |
| Draw | – | – | +285 |
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Real Madrid advanced via the knockout play-off round with a 3-1 second-leg win over Benfica (aggregate victory after a tight series). By contrast, Manchester City finished in the top eight of the league phase to earn a seeded direct spot in the round of 16. Pep Guardiola’s side is in strong contention, having beaten Real Madrid in their league-phase meeting earlier this season.
Bodo Glimt vs. Sporting CP Match Details
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
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| Location: | Aspmyra Stadion, Bodø, Norway |
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Odds at SBG Sportsbook
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Sporting Lisbon | PK ( -112 ) | 3 ( -105 ) | +151 | |
| Bodo-Glimt | PK ( -108 ) | 3 ( -115 ) | +157 |
| Draw | – | – | +275 |
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Bodo/Glimt has been the Cinderella story of the competition, advancing dramatically through the knockout play-off round. On the other hand, Sporting CP finished higher in the league phase (around 7th in some stats) to earn a seeded spot in the round of 16.
Best Bets: Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, PSG.
Over/Under Pick: Bodo/Glimt Over the Total.
Player Prop Picks: Harry Kane Over the Scoring Totals.
Patrick Jones
Published on: March 9, 2026
Last updated: March 9, 2026
