PSG to Face Chelsea in Champions League Round of 16
Paris Saint‑Germain will meet Chelsea FC in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, following the draw held on Friday at UEFA’s headquarters.
- First leg: Parc des Princes – 10 or 11 March
- Second leg: Stamford Bridge, London – a week later
PSG’s Group‑Stage Highlights
| Result | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 4‑0 | Atalanta | Home |
| 2‑1 | FC Barcelona | Away |
| 7‑2 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Germany (away) |
| 0‑0 | Athletic Bilbao | Home |
| 5‑3 | Tottenham Hotspur | Home |
| 1‑2 | Bayern Munich | Home (loss) |
| 1‑2 | Sporting CP | Portugal (loss) |
The Parisian side finished 11th in the group with 14 points from 8 matches. They secured a round‑of‑16 spot by eliminating AS Monaco in the play‑offs (3‑2, 2‑2).
Chelsea’s Group‑Stage Summary
Chelsea, Champions League winners in 2012 and 2021, ended the group stage in 6th place, two points ahead of PSG. Their position guarantees a direct qualification to the round of 16 as a seeded team.
Other High‑Profile Fixtures from the Draw
- Galatasaray (TUR) vs. Liverpool (ENG)
- Real Madrid (ESP) vs. Manchester City (ENG)
- Atalanta (ITA) vs. Bayern Munich (GER)
- Newcastle United (ENG) vs. Barcelona (ESP)
- Atlético de Madrid (ESP) vs. Tottenham Hotspur (ENG)
- FK Bodø/Glimt (NOR) vs. Sporting CP (POR)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) vs. Arsenal (ENG)
What to Expect
The PSG‑Chelsea clash promises to be a marquee showdown, pitting two clubs with illustrious European pedigrees against each other and offering a decisive moment in the quest for the Champions League crown.
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