Where every Champions League round of 16 tie is being played

As we are sure you have noticed, there is a global pandemic going on and football has not been insulated from its effects.

The latest aspect of the game's 'new normal' has been the moving of Champions League knockout games to neutral venues, in order to get around pesky coronavirus travel restrictions.

If you have struggled to keep up with all the moving and shaking, never fear. Below is where every Champions League round of 16 game will be played over the next few weeks. You are very welcome.


RB Leipzig vs Liverpool

The Puskas Arena previously hosted the 2020 UEFA Super Cup final | Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images

RB Leipzig vs Liverpool was the venue change trendsetter, becoming the first tie to be moved on 7 February.

Due to the German government's ban on incoming flights from the UK, the game was instead switched to the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The game's return leg, which is set to be played on 10 March at Anfield, could also be moved to a neutral venue.


Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain

Neymar will miss both legs with a thigh problem | Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images

Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain is the standout tie of the round and thankfully, there has been no venue changes...yet.

This means that the first leg will take place at the Camp Nou on 16 February, with the return fixture being played at the Parc des Princes on 10 March.


Sevilla vs Dortmund

Dortmund go into the tie in stuttering form | Lars Baron/Getty Images

Europa League specialists Sevilla welcome an out of form Borussia Dortmund to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan for the first leg of their round of 16 tie on 17 February.

As for the return fixture, there has not been any alterations so far. However, if the German government impose restrictions on flights from Spain - which is not out of the question - then the second leg will need to be moved from Signal Iduna Park.


FC Porto vs Juventus

Andrea Pirlo faces the prospect of his first ever Champions League knockout tie as a manager | Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images

A resurgent Juventus side will be confident of progressing against Porto. The first leg will take place at Estadio de Dragao on 17 February.

Barring any changes to the situation, the teams will meet again on 9 March at Allianz Stadium in Turin.


Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea

Atletico are flying high at the top of La Liga | Denis Doyle/Getty Images

La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid will be looking to make the most of 'home advantage', when they welcome Chelsea to the Arena Nationala in Bucharest, Romania.

The venue was changed from Atleti's Wanda Metropolitano Stadium after Spain extended their ban all air and sea travel from the UK until March. Fortunately, Spanish nationals and legal residents are exempt from the restrictions, meaning that Diego Simeone's squad are free to travel to Stamford Bridge for the second leg on 17 March.


Lazio vs Bayern Munich

Bayern are looking to defend their European crown | Pool/Getty Images

Lazio's reward for making it into the knockout stages is a tough tie against Champions League holders Bayern Munich.

At the time of writing, there have been no venue switches. This means that the first leg will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on 23 February, while Bayern will host Lazio at the Allianz Arena on 17 March.


Atalanta vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid could be shocked by Atalanta | Quality Sport Images/Getty Images

In what is set to be a fascinating tie, free-scoring Atalanta take on a vulnerable Real Madrid, with the first leg being played at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on 24 February.

Real will then host the second leg at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, where all of their European games have taken place this season.


Borussia Monchengladbach vs Manchester City

Talented Gladbach boss Marco Rose recently confirmed that he would join Dortmund at the end of the season | Matthias Hangst/Getty Images

Borussia Monchengladbach are another side forced to surrender their home advantage due to the German government's travel restrictions.

The first leg of their meeting with Manchester City on 24 February will be played at the Puskas Arena, and the return fixture is also remains in danger of being moved.



Source : 90min