The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League playoff spherical concluded on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, with dramatic outcomes confirming the ultimate groups advancing to the Spherical of 16, Softfootball experiences.
Atlético Madrid defeated Membership Brugge KV 4–1 within the second leg after a 3–3 first-leg draw, sealing qualification on a 7–4 mixture rating.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen performed a 0–0 draw with Olympiacos F.C. however superior 2–0 on mixture following their first-leg victory.
Norwegian facet FK Bodø/Glimt continued their fairytale run by defeating Inter Milan 2–1 within the second leg after a 3–1 first-leg triumph, knocking the Italian giants out.
Newcastle United accomplished a dominant 9–3 mixture win over Qarabağ FK, following a 6–1 first-leg win with a 3–2 second-leg victory.
Atalanta BC overturned a 2–0 first-leg deficit to remove Borussia Dortmund, successful 4–1 within the return leg to progress 4–3 on mixture.
Galatasaray S.Ok. superior regardless of dropping 3–2 after further time to Juventus, progressing 7–5 on mixture after their 5–2 first-leg benefit.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain moved on after a 2–2 draw with AS Monaco FC, having received the primary leg 3–2. Actual Madrid CF additionally progressed, defeating SL Benfica 2–1 within the second leg after a 1–0 first-leg win.
Doable Spherical of 16 matchups embody Atlético Madrid or Galatasaray dealing with both Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur, whereas Newcastle and PSG may meet Chelsea F.C. or FC Barcelona.
Leverkusen and Atalanta might face Arsenal F.C. or FC Bayern München, whereas Bodø/Glimt and Actual Madrid may draw Manchester Metropolis F.C. or Sporting CP.
The ultimate pairings might be formally confirmed throughout Friday’s draw on 27 February 2026.
