Here are the dates and fixtures for the remainder of the tournament
The draw in Nyon has determined the schedule for the second phase of the 2025-26 Champions League, so the teams already know the possible path to take to reach the final in Budapest. For Inter, the short-term path is easy, although after Bodo, the Nerazzurri could face Manchester City (or an easier match against Sporting). For Juve, who will play Galatasaray in the play-offs, it’s not just memories: former Serie A players Osimhen, Icardi, and Lang are real dangers. The Bianconeri would then have to overcome a major English obstacle in the round of 16: Liverpool or Tottenham. Finally, for Atalanta, the Borussia play-off is a tough one: Arsenal or Bayern Munich would follow in the round of 16. Another draw will be held on Friday, February 27, to determine the pairings for the round of 16.
The 2025-26 Champions League final will be played on May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. The match will kick off at 6 p.m. The time has been brought forward from previous years to improve the overall experience for fans, teams, and host cities by optimizing logistics and operations on the day. In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time, two extra time periods of 15 minutes each will be played. If the score is still tied after extra time, the winning team will be decided by penalty kicks.
Italian teams in the running— The Italian teams that have qualified for the Champions League playoffs are Juventus (who will play Galatasaray in the playoffs), Inter (who will face Bodo in the playoffs), and Atalanta (who will have to secure their place in the round of 16 in a play-off against Borussia Dortmund). Napoli, on the other hand, was eliminated at the end of the first phase.
Champions League schedule and dates— The Champions League playoffs will be played on February 17-18 for the first leg and February 24-25 for the second leg. The round of 16 will be played on March 10-11 for the first leg and March 17-18 for the second leg. The quarterfinals will be played on April 7-8 for the first leg and April 14-15 for the second leg. The semifinals will be played on April 28-29 for the first leg and May 5-6 for the second leg. The final will be played on May 30.
