By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Predicted Champions League round of 16 lineups

Get the expected lineups for all eight upcoming Champions League round of 16 fixtures, including Atalanta vs. Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal.
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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 first 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 10

Galatasaray vs Liverpool predicted lineups

Atalanta vs FC Bayern predicted lineups

Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham predicted lineups

Newcastle vs Barcelona predicted lineups

Wednesday, March 11

Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal predicted lineups

Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP predicted lineups

PSG vs Chelsea predicted lineups

Real Madrid vs Manchester City predicted lineups

Bundesliga news

Rumor VfB StuttgartStuttgart youngster's price tag surfaces amid reported interest from Liverpool and Arsenal
FC BayernBayern Munich reveal squad for Champions League clash against Atalanta
VfL WolfsburgWolfsburg appoint club legend as interim sporting managing director
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League round of 16 lineups
FC BayernHarry Kane returns to team training ahead of Bayern's clash with Atalanta
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview FC BayernAtalanta vs. Bayern Munich Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Rumor Bayer 04 LeverkusenReport casts doubt on Kasper Hjulmand's future as Bayer Leverkusen coach
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 25
Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt's Nnamdi Collins addresses links to Liverpool and Arsenal
Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen boss sets sights on new Bundesliga title
GermanyNagelsmann hints at Germany squad inclusion for Leroy Sané
Post-match reaction SV Werder Bremen Thioune: “I’d say that was a top performance from my team today”

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Match days

Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 25
Post-match reaction SV Werder Bremen Thioune: “I’d say that was a top performance from my team today”
Match report SV Werder Bremen & 1. FC Union Berlin Werder resurgence gathers pace in dominant victory over Union
Match report FC St. Pauli & Eintracht Frankfurt Stalemate at the Millerntor as St. Pauli and Frankfurt share the spoils
1. FC Union Berlin & SV Werder Bremen Confirmed lineups: Union Berlin vs. Werder Bremen
FC St. Pauli & Eintracht Frankfurt Confirmed lineups: FC St. Pauli vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Match report Köln, Borussia DortmundGuirassy and Beier on target as Dortmund pile more misery on Köln
Match report TSG Hoffenheim, HeidenheimPrass at the double as Hoffenheim return to winning ways in Heidenheim
Match report HSV, WolfsburgDompé puts HSV in driving seat in a game of penalties
Match report Mainz 05, StuttgartLate drama in Mainz as Stuttgart drop points
Match report SC Freiburg, Bayer LeverkusenGrifo ties Petersen's record as Freiburg extend home streak against Leverkusen
Match report RB Leipzig & FC Augsburg Diomande sparks RB Leipzig comeback against Augsburg
Köln, Borussia DortmundConfirmed Lineups: 1.FC Köln vs. Borussia Dortmund
Wolfsburg, HSVConfirmed Lineups: VfL Wolfsburg vs. Hamburger SV
Mainz, StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: Mainz 05 vs. VfB Stuttgart
Heidenheim, HoffenheimConfirmed Lineups: 1. FC Heidenheim vs. TSG Hoffenheim
SC Freiburg, Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. Bayer Leverkusen
RB Leipzig & FC Augsburg Confirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs. Augsburg
Preview St. Pauli & FrankfurtSt. Pauli vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Hosts looking to add to run of upsets
Post-match reaction Borussia MönchengladbachEugen Polanski admires Gladbach’s fighting spirit in defeat to Bayern
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany defends Jackson as he feels unfair criticism towards striker
Post-match reaction FC BayernGoretzka sees Nagelsmann’s appreciation as motivational factor
Post-match reaction FC BayernJamal Musiala: “It's a big honour to wear the armband at such a big club"
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany gives update on Neuer and Kane
Match report FC Bayern, Borussia MönchengladbachMusiala back on scoresheet as Bayern beat Gladbach without Harry Kane

Fantasy Football

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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
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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
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Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 19
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 19
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 19
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 7
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 18

German Teams in Europe

FC BayernBayern Munich reveal squad for Champions League clash against Atalanta
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League round of 16 lineups
FC BayernHarry Kane returns to team training ahead of Bayern's clash with Atalanta
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview FC BayernAtalanta vs. Bayern Munich Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernKarl targets World Cup call-up and Champions League trophy
Mainz 05UEFA Conference League round of 16 draw: Mainz discover opponents
Stuttgart & FreiburgEuropa League round of 16 draw: Stuttgart and Freiburg learn opponents
FC Bayern & Bayer LeverkusenChampions League round of 16 draw: Bayern and Leverkusen discover opponents
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart“I don’t even want to look at the VAR situations!" - Ermedin Demirović
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart“It’s just nonsense!”: Undav launches furious VAR criticism after Stuttgart advance
Match report VfB StuttgartCeltic win on the night, but dominant Stuttgart seal Europa League progress on aggregate
VfB StuttgartConfirmed Europa League lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Celtic
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundNico Schlotterbeck’s red card: Defender questions decision, Kovac suspects referee’s reasoning
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundNiko Kovac on Dortmund's Champions League exit: "We didn't play a good game"
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundEmre Can laments individual mistakes after Dortmund's Champions League elimination
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund"I'm incredibly sorry" – Kobel takes blame for decisive penalty in Dortmund’s Champions League exit
Match report Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund crash out of Champions League in Bergamo
Borussia DortmundConfirmed Lineups: Atalanta BC vs. Borussia Dortmund
Preview VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart vs. Celtic F.C. Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
VfB StuttgartHoeneß issues positive update on Stiller ahead of Celtic rematch
Bayer 04 LeverkusenLeverkusen hoping to face Arsenal, not Bayern, in Champions League round of 16
Post-match reaction Bayer Leverkusen"Not good enough" – Hjulmand demands more despite Leverkusen advancing
Post-match reaction Bayer Leverkusen"We achieved our goal" – Leverkusen stars react to round of 16 progression
Match report Bayer LeverkusenScoreless second-leg sees Leverkusen beyond Olympiacos into last-16 stage

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

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
FC BayernLennart Karl hopeful of World Cup call-up
FC BayernJamal Musiala sets sights on March return to German national team
RB LeipzigBenjamin Henrichs targets World Cup spot and Champions League qualification

Long reads

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?
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia Mönchengladbach: Where things stand for the Foals at the break
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund: Where things stand for BVB at the break

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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