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All 16 clubs for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 are now confirmed, and UEFA has completed the draw for the first knockout round in Europe. The fixtures include high-profile ties such as Real Madrid versus Manchester City and Chelsea versus Paris Saint-Germain, which shape club revenues, TV audiences, and fan travel plans across several countries. Separate draws and qualifiers have also been settled for the Europa League and Europa Conference League, finalizing European schedules for many more clubs.