Champions League Round of 16: Qualifed Teams for Knockout Stage 2023/24
Which teams have qualified for the Champions League knockout stage 2023/24?
The race to secure a place in the 2023/24 Champions League Round of 16 is heating up as teams battle for a spot in the next phase of the competition. With the group stage set to conclude in December, 16 teams will advance to the knockout rounds, while the remaining teams will be eliminated.
Manchester City has already secured their place in the knockouts, aiming to defend their title in 2024 under Pep Guardiola's leadership. As the remaining spots fill up quickly, the Sporting News takes a look at the teams that have already qualified for the 2023/24 Champions League Round of 16 knockout stage.
Teams Qualified for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16:
As teams achieve their goal of securing a place in the knockout stages, other teams will be eliminated, leading up to a crucial final round of group matches in December.
The table below will be updated after each Champions League matchday to confirm which teams have qualified for the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Team | Date progressed | Group |
Manchester City (ENG) | Nov. 7 | Group G |
RB Leipzig (GER) | Nov. 7 | Group G |
Bayern Munich (GER) | Nov. 8 | Group A |
Real Madrid (SPA) | Nov. 8 | Group C |
Real Sociedad (SPA) | Nov. 8 | Group D |
Inter Milan (ITA) | Nov. 8 | Group D |
Barcelona (SPA) | Nov. 28 | Group H |
Borussia Dortmund (GER) | Nov. 28 | Group F |
Atletico Madrid (SPA) | Nov. 28 | Group E |
Lazio (ITA) | Nov. 28 | Group E |
Arsenal (ENG) | Nov. 29 | Group B |
PSV Eindhoven (NED) | Nov. 29 | Group B |
Paris St-Germain (FRA) | Dec. 13 | Group F |
Porto (POR) | Dec. 13 | Group H |
Napoli (ITA) | Dec. 12 | Group C |
FC Copenhagen (DEN) | Dec. 12 | Group A |
UEFA Champions League schedule 2023-24
- Group stage: Sept 19-Dec 13, 2023
- Round of 16: Feb 13-March 13, 2024
- Quarterfinals: April 9-17, 2024
- Semifinals: April 30-May 8, 2024
- Final: June 1, 2024
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw in full
Round of 16 fixtures | First leg | Second leg |
Porto vs. Arsenal | Feb. 21 | March 12 |
Napoli vs. Barcelona | Feb. 21 | March 12 |
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Real Sociedad | Feb. 14 | March 5 |
Inter vs. Atletico Madrid | Feb. 20 | March 13 |
PSV vs. Borussia Dortmund | Feb. 20 | March 13 |
Lazio vs. Bayern Munich | Feb. 14 | March 5 |
Copenhagen 1-3 Manchester City | Feb. 13 | March 6 |
RB Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid | Feb. 13 | March 6 |
The 2022/23 Champions League was amended to fit in the 2022 World Cup, but the 2023/24 tournament follows a more traditional format, with group stage matches stretching into December
There will then be a standard three-month break before the knockout stages begin in mid-February.
The 2023/24 Champions League final will be held on June 1, at Wembley Stadium, as a slightly earlier clash, due to the incoming Euro 2024 tournament.