by The Champions League 2023/2024 is taking shape. We already know all the teams that have achieved mathematical qualification for the round of 16.
Bayern, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Atlético, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and Barça as first in the group, and Copenhagen, PSV, Naples, Inter, Lazio, PSG, Leipzig and Porto After finishing second, they will be in the pot. There is now a date and time for the draw for the Champions League round of 16: On Monday, December 18, starting at 12:00 p.m.
As usual, the drawing ceremony will take place at the headquarters of the UEFAlocated in Nyon (Switzerland). The draw can be followed live on TV through Movistar+. Besides, In SPORT you can follow the live narration of the draw. and you can also enjoy the best news about it.
Format and calendar
The draw format will remain the same. The 16 qualified teams will be divided into two pots of 8who will represent the first classified already the seconds of the group stage.
In the round of 16 Teams of the same nationality or those that have already met in the group stage will not be able to cross paths.. As always, they will be round-trip eliminators with the decisive match at the home of the best classified in the group stage.
Like every year, the round of 16 qualifiers will not be played until the return of the premier competition in February. The first legs of the round of 16 will be played on February 13 and 20while the return matches will be March 5 and 12.
