The group stage of the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League is over, with a few surprises among the 16 teams that have advanced to the knockout phase of the annual competition.
While the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelona and Juventus are perennial participants in the Round of 16 and were expected to make it this far, the continued participation of Borussia Monchengladbach and RB Leipzig were unforeseen.
In the case of Leipizig, which made it all the way to the semis last season, its inclusion in the knockouts is only surprising when taking its group into consideration. The Red Bulls finished second in Group H to PSG and advanced over traditional power Manchester United, which fell to third place on the final matchday despite having the best odds of advancement just a week earlier.
For 'Gladbach, this is rarified air.
Regardless of their previous experiences, all 16 clubs will fancy their chances of moving on. The rapid-fire nature of the group stage is now in the past, giving teams more time to rest and recuperate between domestic fixtures.
Here's everything you need to know about this season's Champions League knockout phase.
Which teams are in the Champions League 2020-21 Round of 16?
| Group | Winners (seeded) | Runners-up (unseeded) |
| A | Bayern Munich | Atletico Madrid |
| B | Real Madrid | Borussia Monchengladbach |
| C | Manchester City | Porto |
| D | Liverpool | Atalanta |
| E | Chelsea | Sevilla |
| F | Borussia Dortnmund | Lazio |
| G | Juventus | Barcelona |
| H | Paris Saint-Germain | RB Leipzig |
The top two teams from each group advanced to the Round of 16, with the winners earning seeded status. Teams from the same group were not allowed to be drawn together, nor could sides from the same associations (ie. Premier League or Serie A).
When are the Champions League 2020-21 draw dates and match dates?
| Phase | Draw date | Match dates |
| Group stage | Oct. 1, 2020 | Oct. 20 - Dec. 9 |
| Round of 16 | Dec. 14, 2020 | Feb. 16-17, 23-24 & March 9-10, 16-17 |
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Quarterfinals Semifinals Final | March 19, 2021 |
Apr. 6-7, 13-14 Apr. 27-28, May 4-5 May 29 |
The group stage draw was held on Oct. 1 in Geneva, Switzerland, setting the roadmap for all 32 participating teams. A seven-week group stage began Oct. 20 and ended Dec. 9.
A draw was held for the Round of 16 on Dec. 14 in Nyon, Switzerland.
Champions League 2020-21 Round of 16 fixtures, results
Leg 1
| Date | Time (ET) | Fixture | Stream |
| Tues. Feb. 16 | 3 p.m. | RB Leipzig* 0-2 Liverpool | DAZN |
| Tues. Feb. 16 | 3 p.m. | Barcelona 1-4 PSG | DAZN |
| Wed. Feb. 17 | 3 p.m. | Sevilla 2-3 Dortmund | DAZN |
| Wed. Feb. 17 | 3 p.m. | Porto 2-1 Juventus | DAZN |
| Tues. Feb. 23 | 3 p.m. | Atletico Madrid 0-1 Chelsea | DAZN |
| Tues. Feb. 23 | 3 p.m. | Lazio 1-4 Bayern Munich | DAZN |
| Wed. Feb. 24 | 3 p.m. | Atalanta 0-1 Real Madrid | DAZN |
| Wed. Feb. 24 | 3 p.m. | Monchengladbach* 0-2 Man City | DAZN |
* - Match to be played in Budapest.
Leg 2
| Date | Time (ET) | Fixture | Stream |
| Tues. March 9 | 3 p.m. | Juventus 3-2 Porto | DAZN |
| Tues. March 9 | 3 p.m. | Dortmund 2-2 Sevilla | DAZN |
| Wed. March 10 | 3 p.m. | Liverpool* 2-0 RB Leipzig | DAZN |
| Wed. March 10 | 3 p.m. | PSG 1-1 Barcelona | DAZN |
| Tues. March 16 | 4 p.m. | Real Madrid vs. Atalanta | DAZN |
| Tues. March 16 | 4 p.m. | Man City vs. Monchengladbach | DAZN |
| Wed. March 17 | 4 p.m. | Bayern Munich vs. Lazio | DAZN |
| Wed. March 17 | 4 p.m. | Chelsea vs. Atletico Madrid | DAZN |
* - Match to be played in Budapest.
How to watch Champions League 2020-21: Live stream on DAZN
In Canada, Champions League matches are available on DAZN, the live streaming sports service.
DAZN offers new customers a 30-day free-trial period. You can learn how to sign up for a free trial here .
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