Real Madrid qualified for the Champions League last 16 after overcoming Manchester City in the play-off 6-2 on aggregate.
Real won the first leg 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium, then crushed Pep Guardiola’s side 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu with a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe.
Barcelona had already secured their place in the last 16 after finishing second in the league.
The draw for the 2025 Champions League last 16 will take place on Friday, February 21, and we review the potential opponents for Spain’s top clubs and the rest of the teams.
Who are Real Madrid’s potential opponents in the 2025 Champions League last 16?
The draw for the round of 16 play-offs has already determined each team’s path in the round of 16.
Real Madrid have two options, the first is to face their compatriot Atletico Madrid, and the other is to face Bayer Leverkusen led by Xabi Alonso.
The draw will determine which of the two teams they will face, and Bayern Munich is on the same path, but they cannot face Los Blancos in this round.
Real will play the first leg against Atletico or Leverkusen at the Santiago Bernabéu, and the second leg at the Wanda or Bay Arena.
Who is Barcelona’s potential opponent in the round of 16 of the 2025 Champions League?
Barcelona is on the same path as Liverpool, and has two options, one of which is within reach and the other seems very difficult.
We are talking here about Paris Saint-Germain, who crushed Brest in the play-offs, or Benfica, who already faced Barça in the league stage in an exciting match that ended with the Catalans winning 5-4.
Unlike Real Madrid, Barça will play the second leg at the Olympic Stadium of Lluís Companys, while the first leg will be played either at the Parc des Princes or at the Estadio da Luz in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.
