The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal draws took place on Friday as Europe's leading soccer competition takes its final form for this season. The top eight teams from the league phase led by Liverpool and Barcelona qualified automatically for the round of 16 while eight teams have emerged from the knockout round playoffs which are part of this year's new format.

UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw results including the full slate of games as the round begins on March 4.

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw made Friday for the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League: Mar. 4-5 Aston Villa (England) or Club Brugge (Belgium) vs. Paris Saint-Germain (France) or Liverpool (England)