Champions League Draws: Atalanta-Bayern Munich, new Polish challenge in Conference League for Fiorentina against Rakow. Italian Derby Bologna-Rome in Europa LeagueThe Nyon ballot box has written the fate of the Italian women. Here is the scoreboard and data.
Champions League Draw: Atalanta vs. Bayern Munich
After the epic comeback against Borussia DortmundRaffaele Palladino's Atalanta draws another German: the Harry Kane's Bayern MunichA very tough clash against one of the big favorites to reach the final in Budapest, along with Arsenal (the Nerazzurri's other possible opponent).
Went to Bergamo, return to Germany against the Bundesliga leaders. A major obstacle for Atalanta, called upon to undertake another European feat.
Il round of 16 draw It also offers very high-profile challenges:
- Real Madrid v Manchester City
- PSG-Chelsea
- Atletico Madrid vs. Tottenham
- Galatasaray vs. Liverpool
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal
- Newcastle-Barcelona
- Bodo/Glimt - Sporting Lisbon
The possible path of the Goddess
In case of qualification, theAtalanta would face the winner of Bayer Leverkusen-Arsenal in the quarterfinals.In the semi-finals, a possible clash with one of Real Madrid, Manchester City, PSG, or Chelsea.
Dates:
- Round of 16: March 10-11 and 17-18
- Quarterfinals: April 7/8 and 14/15
- Semifinals: April 28/29 and May 5/6
- Final: May 30, 2026 (Budapest)
Europa League: Italian derby Bologna-Roma
There was a 50% chance of that happening. And so it was. In the round of 16 a all-Italian derby: Italian's Bologna against Gasperini's Roma.
The first leg at the Dall'Ara on March 12th, the second leg at the Olimpico on the 19th (the Giallorossi are top seeded). This tie also weighs heavily on the rankings, with Italy engaged in the race against Spain for the additional Champions League spot, but at the same time guarantees the certain presence of an Italian in the quarter-finals.
The round of 16 draw:
- Genk-Freiburg
- Ferencvaros-Braga
- Stuttgart-Porto
- Nottingham Forest-Midtjylland
- Panathinaikos-Betis
- Celta Vigo-Lyon
- Lille-Aston Villa
The possible path
La The winner of the derby will face either Lille or Aston Villa in the quarter-finals.In the semi-finals, possible clashes with Stuttgart, Porto, Nottingham Forest or Midtjylland.
Date:
- Round of 16: March 12 and 19
- Quarterfinals: April 9 and 16
- Semi-finals: April 30 and May 7
- Final: May 20, 2026 (Istanbul)
Conference League: Rakow on the road to Fiorentina
In Fiorentina will once again play in Poland in the Conference League.The Viola reached the round of 16 after a dramatic advance: trailing 0-3 in regulation time, they turned the tables in extra time thanks to a goal from Fagioli and an own goal set up by Kean, securing an unexpected qualification.
In the round of 16 (March 12 and 19) Vanoli's team will face Rakow, avoiding Strasbourg in the draw. Another delicate away match, with the aim of going all the way and reach the third final in the competition, finally trying to lift the trophy and give some meaning to a season that has been disappointing (or rather, unsuccessful) up to now.
The round of 16 draw:
- Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca
- Sigma Olomouc-Mainz
- Lech Poznan vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
- Samsunspor - Rayo Vallecano
- Az Alkmaar-Sparta Prague
- Celje-Aek Athens
- Rijeka-Strasbourg
The possible path
In case of qualification, the Fiorentina will face the winner of Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca in the quarter-finals.Further ahead, on the opposite side of the table, AZ Alkmaar and Sparta Prague stand out.
Dates:
- Round of 16: March 12 and 19
- Quarterfinals: April 9 and 16
- Semi-finals: April 30 and May 7
- Final: May 27, 2026 (Leipzig)
Nyon has made up her mind. Now the pitch speaks. And at least one Italian is already certain of continuing her European journey.
