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The Digest:

UEFA has confirmed the dates for the Champions League knockout stages following the conclusion of the Round of 16 playoff second legs on Wednesday. The Round of 16 will take place on March 10/11 and March 17/18. Quarter-finals are scheduled for April 7/8 and April 14/15. Semi-finals will be played on April 28/29 and May 5/6. The Champions League final is set for May 30 in Budapest. Galatasaray advanced by eliminating Juventus, while Real Madrid defeated Benfica 2-1. Atalanta knocked out Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain qualified ahead of Monaco. PSG are the current holders, having won the competition last year.

Key Points:
  • The confirmed dates allow clubs to plan their knockout campaigns.
  • Budapest final adds to list of prestigious European venues.
  • Teams gain clarity, while fans anticipate knockout drama.
  • This signals the start of the business end of the competition.
  • The timing, after playoff conclusion, sets stage for last 16.
UEFA confirms Champions League knockout dates: Round of 16 March 10-18, quarters April 7-15, semis April 28-May 6, final May 30 in Budapest.

Sources: SkySports, UEFA