All eyes of football fans around the world are on Barcelona’s path to the 2025-2026 Champions League final, after the Round of 16 draw produced a complex route filled with major obstacles, making Barça’s task one of the toughest in this edition of the tournament.
The draw in Nyon, Switzerland, placed the Catalan club in what can be described as a “passage of champions,” a path that recognizes only the elite and tests Hansi Flick’s squad’s ability to withstand the continent’s top teams, step by step, all the way to the podium in Munich.
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Barcelona’s Round of 16 Champions League Match Date
According to UEFA’s schedule, since Barcelona will face one of the qualifiers from the February play-offs, the first-leg matches will be played at the beginning of March, with the return legs taking place at the end of the month.
The Catalan team has a significant advantage, as they will play the decisive match at home in front of their fans, having finished in the top eight of the league.
Barcelona’s Road to the 2025-2026 Champions League Final
Despite direct qualification, the draw was not kind to Barcelona, as they face a tough test in the upcoming rounds, starting with a potential clash against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.
This encounter carries the weight of a “settling of scores,” given the history of heated matches between the two sides and Barcelona’s desire to prove that their strong comeback this season is no fluke.
If they overcome the French hurdle, Barça could face the winner of the Juventus-Galatasaray tie, or the winner of the anticipated English clash between Liverpool and Tottenham, making the road even more challenging with every step.
However, if Barcelona manages to reach the semi-finals, they will be presented with a world-class showdown against one of the continent’s giants: Real Madrid or Manchester City. This match will captivate the world, whether as a historic European classic or a tactical battle against the “philosopher” coach Pep Guardiola.
