Champions League Round of 16 Week 2

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Champions League Round of 16
Matchup Highlights Week 2
Champions League Week 2
The next matches of the Champions League Round of 16 continue this Tuesday, February 22nd. Each matchup in this round plays two games, one at each team’s home stadium. The team with the most goals at the end of the two matches moves on to the quarterfinals. In the event of a tied aggregate score, the game goes into overtime and then penalty kicks.



Tuesday:

Chelsea vs. LOSC Lille:

Two-time champions league title winners Chelsea look to defend their title hopes against a young and talented team from Lille, France. LOSC hasn’t reached the Round of sixteen since the 2006/2007 season.
 

Villarreal vs. Juventus:

Villareal, last year’s Europa league winners, look to build on their successes as they go up against Italian great Juventus. Juventus hasn’t made it past the quarter final stage since the 2016/2017 season.

 

 

Wednesday:

Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United:

João Felix and Luis Suarez look to lead Atlético Madrid to European success as they match up against a Ronaldo-led Manchester United. United is looking to turn their season around in this round of sixteen affair. 

 

Benfica vs. Ajax:

Benfica makes their first appearance in the round of sixteen since the 2016/2017 season. They won the Champions League in 1961 and 1962. They go up against trophy-hungry Ajax, who last won it in all 1994/1995 season.