Yamal’s Barcelona in, Mbappé’s Real Madrid out: Who qualified directly for Champions League Round of 16?

With Lamine Yamal’s FC Barcelona in and Kylian Mbappé’s Real Madrid out, the teams qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League have been determined.

The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League league phase concluded Wednesday, determining which teams advanced, entered the playoff round, or were eliminated. Among the headline outcomes, Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona secured direct qualification, while Kylian Mbappé’s Real Madrid were forced into the playoffs.

In the second edition of the revamped Champions League format...