Draw list for Champions League knockout bracket
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Only 16 of the original 36 teams remain in the hunt for the European crown.
Pitt-Brooke: Xavi Simons has shone in Spurs’ Champions League games, looking like he relishes playing on the biggest stage. The 22-year-old will be as hungry as anyone to keep impressing and proving that he is one of the most exciting young players in Europe.
The destination stays the same for everyone. The Champions League final is scheduled for Puskás Aréna in Budapest on May 30, 2026. For a plain explainer on how the knockout bracket works round by round, ESPN keeps a running guide: Champions League knockout bracket explainer.
The road to the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League final is now officially set. Friday's draw defined the bracket for the remaining 16 teams involved in the tournament. Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid,