By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Predicted Champions League lineups: Round of 16 second legs

Get the expected lineups for all eight upcoming Champions League round of 16 fixtures, including Arsenal vs. Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta.
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Two German clubs – Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen – will be in action as the 2025/26 Champions League continues with the second leg of the round of 16 ties this midweek.

Below, we’ve compiled predicted lineups for all eight upcoming fixtures in Europe’s premier club competition.

Champions League 2025/26 – Predicted round of 16 lineups

Tuesday, March 17

Sporting CP vs Bodø/Glimt predicted lineups

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineups

Chelsea vs PSG predicted lineups

Manchester City vs Real Madrid predicted lineups

Wednesday, March 18

Barcelona vs Newcastle predicted lineups

Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid predicted lineups

Bayern Munich vs Atalanta predicted lineups

Liverpool vs Galatasaray predicted lineups

Bundesliga news

Gladbach"The decision was anything but easy" – Reitz posts statement to Gladbach fans after RB Leipzig transfer confirmation
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Transfer RB Leipzig & GladbachRB Leipzig officially confirm Rocco Reitz signing
Editor's pick FC BayernWho is Leonard Prescott? 16-year-old goalkeeper could make Bayern debut against Atalanta in Champions League
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Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 26
Rumor Hamburger SVHSV set budget to make Vieira loan from Arsenal permanent
Rumor RB Leipzig & GladbachSky Germany: RB Leipzig win race for Rocco Reitz as transfer set to become official
Leverkusen & FC BayernDeniz Aytekin responds to Uli Hoeneß criticism: “Referees are only human!”
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigLeipzig left frustrated: “Small details decided the game - a draw would've been fair!”
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartUndav coy on Germany call-up: “Whether I've already been contacted or not - I won’t say.”
Match report Stuttgart & RB Leipzig"Unbelievable Undav" - Stuttgart win top match against RB Leipzig
Post-match reaction Union Berlin"Forget the injury - I'm happy!" - Man of the match Raab comments on Union win

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Match days

Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 26
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigLeipzig left frustrated: “Small details decided the game - a draw would've been fair!”
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartUndav coy on Germany call-up: “Whether I've already been contacted or not - I won’t say.”
Match report Stuttgart & RB Leipzig"Unbelievable Undav" - Stuttgart win top match against RB Leipzig
Post-match reaction Union Berlin"Forget the injury - I'm happy!" - Man of the match Raab comments on Union win
Post-match reaction Freiburg & Union Berlin“Such a stupid goal at the end” - Freiburg left frustrated after Union defeat
Match report Freiburg & Union BerlinUnion Berlin snatch a late winner in snooze fest against Freiburg
Stuttgart & RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. RB Leipzig
Post-match reaction Bremen & Mainz“Thanks to the pigeon”: Mainz players joke after vital win over Werder Bremen
Match report Bremen & MainzMainz take advantage of Bremen lapses to secure key Bundesliga victory
Freiburg & Union BerlinConfirmed lineups: SC Freiburg vs. Union Berlin
Bremen & MainzConfirmed lineups: Werder Bremen vs. Mainz 05
FC BayernDFB referee spokesperson responds to Hoeneß criticism, addresses possible lifting of Diaz's suspension
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundDortmund boss on 18-year-old Luca Reggiani's first senior goal: "Everyone shared his happiness"
Match report HSV, KölnStalemate in Hamburg extends Köln’s winless run
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"The worst refereeing I've ever seen in a Bundesliga match" – Hoeneß furious after Bayern's draw with Leverkusen
FC BayernReferee Christian Dingert admits sending off Luis Diaz was a mistake
Post-match reaction Leverkusen & FC Bayern“I can’t understand it” - Kompany frustrated after draw against Leverkusen
Post-match reaction Leverkusen & FC Bayern“Questionable decisions” - Tah and Kimmich react to VAR-heavy draw against Leverkusen
Match report HOFFENHEIM & WOLFSBURGKoulierakis and Prömel headers lead to split points between Hoffenheim and Wolfsburg
Post-match reaction Leverkusen & FC BayernSven Ulreich reflects on tough day as Bayern drew with Leverkusen
HSV & 1. FC KölnConfirmed Topspiel lineups: Hamburger SV vs. 1. FC Köln
Match report Leverkusen & FC BayernVAR chaos and late drama as Leverkusen and Bayern play out fiery draw
Match report Borussia Dortmund & FC AugsburgReggiani's maiden goal caps off routine win for Dortmund over Augsburg
Match report Frankfurt & HeidenheimFrankfurt grind out win over stubborn Heidenheim

Fantasy Football

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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League round of 16 first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for return legs of knockout play-offs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football Dortmund & LeverkusenChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for knockout phase play-offs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 22
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 22
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 21
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 21
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 20
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 20
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 20
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League Matchday 8 predicted lineups

German Teams in Europe

Preview FC BayernBayern Munich vs. Atalanta Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League lineups: Round of 16 second legs
VfB Stuttgart"They're not better than us!" – Undav confident Stuttgart can turn things around against Porto
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Mainz chief provides Silas update: "We fear he’s got a broken shinbone"
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Batz on Mainz stalemate in Czechia: "We'll settle things in the home game"
Match report Mainz 05Sigma Olomouc 0-0 Mainz: Advantage Mainz in Conference League tie
Match report SC FreiburgEl Ouahdi’s stunner gives Genk slight advantage over Freiburg
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartKarazor hoping to "channel that anger into energy" for the second-leg in Porto
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart"We briefly lost our composure" – Hoeneß on first-half blips in Porto loss
Match report VfB StuttgartDefensive lapses cost Stuttgart in narrow first-leg defeat to Porto
FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: K.R.C. Genk vs. SC Freiburg
Mainz 05Confirmed Lineups: SK Sigma Olomouc vs. 1. FSV Mainz
Rumor Bayern MunichOlise and Kimmich expected to avoid two-game ban for perceived intentional bookings
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. FC Porto
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenHjulmand hails Leverkusen's "top performance against a top team"
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenAndrich and ex-Leverkusen star Havertz react to first-leg stalemate
Match report Bayer LeverkusenHavertz's late equalizing spot-kick sees Arsenal snatch victory from Leverkusen
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal
Preview VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart vs. FC Porto Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernCould Kimmich and Olise face trouble over alleged deliberate bookings?
Preview Mainz 05SK Sigma Olomouc vs. 1. FSV Mainz Europa Conference League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview SC FreiburgK.R.C. Genk vs. SC Freiburg Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC BayernEberl provides injury update on Musiala, Davies and Urbig
Post-match reaction FC Bayern“Our plan worked” - Kompany delighted with Bayern’s dominant display
Post-match reaction FC Bayern“It doesn’t get much better than this” - Pavlović delighted with Bayern’s 6–1 win

DFB-Pokal

DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal semi-final draw confirmed
Match report RB Leipzig"It's absolutely insane" – Ole Werner livid at refereeing call in Munich
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKimmich content with "dominant" second-half in cup win over Leipzig
Match report Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigSecond-half blitz of Leipzig secures Pokal semi-final berth for Bayern
Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig
Match report SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCFlorian Müller the hero as Freiburg end Hertha's Pokal dreams on penalties
RB Leipzig“We’ve seen that they’re vulnerable" – Raum ahead of Pokal quarter-final
SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCConfirmed lineups: Hertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg
RB LeipzigHenrichs primed for Bayern test: "We have to be vigilant throughout the entire match"
Preview Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigBayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
RB Leipzig“We have nothing to lose” – RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner ahead of Wednesday’s cup clash with Bayern
FC BayernKompany confirms Neuer start, provides squad update ahead of Leipzig clash
Preview SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCHertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC Bayern & RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal clash between Bayern and RB Leipzig set to go ahead despite transport strike
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielMarcel Rapp: “We lacked counter-attacking opportunities”
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielGoalscorers applaud Stuttgart’s fightback in cup win
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielSebastian Hoeneß: “We deserved the victory”
Match report VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielUndav sends Stuttgart into Pokal semis in Kiel
Holstein Kiel, VfB StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: Holstein Kiel vs. VfB Stuttgart
Preview DFB-PokalHolstein Kiel vs. Stuttgart DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC St. PauliBlessin reacts to quarter-final defeat: “It’s a shame because there was more in it for us today”
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenAndrich: “St. Pauli didn’t have the quality today”
Match report Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliLeverkusen cruise past St. Pauli to reach third-straight DFB-Pokal semi-finals
Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliConfirmed DFB-Pokal quarter-final lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. St Pauli
Preview Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. Pauli Bayer Leverkusen vs. St. Pauli DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups

German National Team

FC Augsburg & GermanyNoahkai Banks is reportedly leaning towards Germany
Transfer German National TeamOfficial: Germany appoint Alfred Schreuder as new assistant coach
FC Bayern & GermanyCould Bayern's Jonas Urbig make Germany's World Cup squad?
GermanyNagelsmann hints at Germany squad inclusion for Leroy Sané
FC BayernKarl targets World Cup call-up and Champions League trophy
Match report Germany WomenWomen’s World Cup Qualifiers: Norway 0-4 Germany
Germany WomenConfirmed Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Lineups: Norway vs. Germany
Preview Germany WomenWomen’s World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Norway vs. Germany
WannerPaul Wanner officially confirms he will represent Austria
FC Bayern & GermanyBallack backs Karl for Germany World Cup call-up: "Lennart is a special player"
Rumor 1.FC Union BerlinUnion Berlin's Rani Khedira to represent Tunisia
FC AugsburgAugsburg's Noahkai Banks taking time on United States vs. Germany decision
VfB Stuttgart & Germany“It’s a shame I always have to justify myself” – Undav on his Germany World Cup chances
Eintracht Frankfurt & GermanyRobin Koch: "The World Cup is a huge goal"
Match report Germany WomenGermany Women 5-0 Slovenia Women: DFB-Frauen open Women’s World Cup qualifiers in style
Germany WConfirmed Women's World Cup Qualifiers Lineups: Germany vs. Slovenia
Preview Germany WomenWomen's World Cup qualifier preview: Germany vs. Slovenia
Mainz & GermanyInjury setback puts Nadiem Amiri’s World Cup spot in increased doubt
GermanyNagelsmann discusses Germany’s goalkeeping situation
GermanyNagelsmann expects Goretzka to play key role at World Cup
GermanyNagelsmann backs Woltemade as he lowers expectations
Germany, FC BayernNagelsmann confirms Musiala and Havertz’s return for March friendlies
Germany, FC BayernNagelsmann expects more from trio of youngsters
GermanyNagelsmann hints at surprise snubs as he casts doubt over Stach
German National Team"It achieves nothing" – Völler strongly against 2026 World Cup boycott talks

Long reads

Editor's pick FC BayernWho is Leonard Prescott? 16-year-old goalkeeper could make Bayern debut against Atalanta in Champions League
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Julian Brandt’s Borussia Dortmund stay has been a mixed bag
Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Analysis/Commentary Bayern MunichCrunching the numbers: How Bayern Munich perform without Harry Kane
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Analysis/Commentary Bremen & FC BayernHow can Werder Bremen spring a surprise against Bayern Munich?
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Nico Schlotterbeck’s title ambition exposes Dortmund’s problem
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Analysis/Commentary BremenSamuel Mbangula steps up for Werder Bremen
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga team of the season so far
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundTensions at Dortmund increase among players and leadership
Analysis/Commentary 1. FSV Mainz 05 Searching for stability: Mainz’s new chapter under Urs Fischer
Analysis/Commentary Bremen SteffenWerder Bremen: Horst Steffen needs to change
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundSerhou Guirassy’s uncertain future: Should Dortmund offload their star striker?
Analysis/Commentary FC AugsburgFC Augsburg: Awakening meets mounting pressure - Where things stand after 10 games
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernFC Bayern: The Unbeatables - Where things stand after 10 games
Analysis/Commentary 1.FC Köln1.FC Köln: Where things stand for Effzeh at the break
Analysis/Commentary 1. FSV Mainz 05 1. FSV Mainz 05: In dire need of a spark
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenAre Werder Bremen doing well?

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klinsmann hails Harry Kane as "fantastic" and "the best ambassador you could wish for"
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: USMNT and Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks names favorite club and childhood football idols
Exclusive interview Bundesliga"It's clear we need to change something" – How Jürgen Klopp recently hinted at plans for German U21 league
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigMarcel Schäfer interview: How "god-given talent" Jürgen Klopp is helping RB Leipzig close deals for new players
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum on Rômulo vs. Šeško: How RB Leipzig’s new striker has changed their game
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp discusses potential return to coaching amid Real Madrid links
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigRômulo laments Leipzig’s inefficiency in front of goal after Bayern defeat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigGulacsi on Leipzig's 1-5 defeat to Bayern: "The game was a lot more equal than the result shows"
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum in "no hurry" to extend Leipzig contract, reveals thoughts of future MLS move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigOrban reflects on match-winning strike and Leipzig's performance in win over Freiburg
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundDortmund boss Kehl praises Jobe Bellingham for bouncing back after Bayern error
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenRolfes critical of Leverkusen’s first-half display in Copenhagen draw
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenTapsoba "happy" with one point in Copenhagen after early setback: “Everybody was sleeping”
Exclusive interview VfL WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Mads Roerslev opens up on injury struggles, Wolfsburg loan so far, future and more
Interview BundesligaEXCLUSIVE: Michael Owen talks Kane, Musiala, Sancho and looks back on famous hat-trick against Germany
Editor's pick Bundesliga & DFBEXCLUSIVE: Dietmar Hamann on the Bundesliga title fight, Der Klassiker and Nagelsmann's start as Germany coach

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