UEFA Champions League: Werkself face Arsenal in Round of 16
The draw for the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 was made today, Friday 27 February: Bayer 04 face Premier League leaders Arsenal.
The first leg against the Premier League club will be played at home at the BayArena on 10/11 March. The second leg in London will take place a week later on 17/18 March.
Home game Tickets avaialble from 3 march
Tickets for the home clash go on sale on Tuesday, 3 March at 12:00 CET.
Tickets for the second leg at Arsenal will be available from Thursday, 5 March (12:00 CET). As usual, Bayer 04 will publish all further information on the club media channels. In addition, all ticket information for the UEFA Champions League and other competitions is always be sent out via newsletter. Register HERE.
route to final in Budapest confirmed
The possible pairings in the quarter-finals and semi-finals were also determined during the draw on Friday afternoon. The quarter-finals will take place on 7/8 and 14/15 April. The semi-finals will be played on 28/29 April and 5/6 May. The final in Budapest is on 30 May.
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