UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Format Changes

The UEFA Champions League is progressing to the Round of 16 with significant format changes this season. The top eight teams from the league phase have been automatically seeded into this round and will face winners from the knockout playoff phase. Exciting matchups are anticipated, including Paris Saint-Germain potentially facing either Liverpool or Barcelona. UEFA's new seeding 'tennis' style ensures that teams finishing close in the league phase will not meet until the finals. The draws for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League are set to take place at UEFA headquarters in Switzerland, with major clubs like Manchester City and Juventus not progressing to the Champions League's knockout stages.