Thu Feb 20 05:32:10 UTC 2025: ## Barça’s Champions League Last 16 Opponent Narrowed Down to Two
**Barcelona, Spain** – FC Barcelona will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica in the last 16 of the Champions League, the club confirmed today. The Catalan giants secured their place in the knockout stages earlier this week, and now await their next opponent after the playoff round concluded.
PSG emphatically defeated Brest 7-0 on aggregate, while Benfica secured a dramatic last-16 berth after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Monaco, overcoming a 2-1 deficit to win late. Both clubs now stand as potential opponents for Barcelona.
The first leg of Barcelona’s last 16 tie will be played away from home on March 4th or 5th, either at the Parc des Princes (PSG) or the Estádio da Luz (Benfica). The return leg will be hosted at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys a week later, on March 11th or 12th. The exact opponent and dates will be confirmed following the official Champions League draw.
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