Champions League Draw: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, and Atletico Madrid Discover Their Opponents in Live Draw

jamal hejaze18/12/2023

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Champions League draw live: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid find out opponents

Spain’s dominance in the Champions League is evident this season, with four teams making it to the Round of 16 and all finishing at the top of their groups. As we prepare for the knockout stages, let’s take a look at the opponents that await these Spanish powerhouses. The draw has been made, and exciting match-ups are on the horizon. Let’s dive into the details of what to expect as the first and second legs approach.

Four Spanish Teams Advance to Champions League Knockout Stages

Exciting news for Spanish football fans as four teams from Spain have made it to the Round of 16 in this season’s Champions League. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad all finished at the top of their respective groups, securing their spots in the knockout stages. Unfortunately, Sevilla did not advance, finishing in fourth place in their group.

The first legs of the Round of 16 matches are scheduled for February 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st, with the second legs taking place on March 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th. Notably, there will be a three-week gap between the first and second legs of the matches.

As the draw for the knockout stages was made, Real Madrid managed to avoid facing Napoli, while Barcelona also did not have to go up against Porto. Atletico Madrid was paired with Inter, making for a tough battle, while Real Sociedad drew Paris Saint-Germain, setting the stage for some exciting matchups.

Overall, the draw produced some enticing clashes, with Porto facing Arsenal, Napoli challenging Barcelona, PSG meeting Real Sociedad, Inter taking on Atletico Madrid, PSV facing Borussia Dortmund, Lazio clashing with Bayern Munich, Copenhagen playing against Manchester City, and Real Madrid going up against RB Leipzig.

Football fans can look forward to some intense and highly-anticipated matchups as the Champions League action heats up in the coming months. Stay tuned for updates and analysis as the tournament progresses.