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Calculated Shard: 92 (from laksa011)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa092.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.si.com/soccer/barcelona-route-2025-26-champions-league-final\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.si.com/soccer/barcelona-route-2025-26-champions-league-final\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/barcelona-route-2025-26-champions-league-final","crawl_time":1772205155,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,si!www,\/soccer\/barcelona-route-2025-26-champions-league-final s443","src_root_hash":"2175948727125028692","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Barcelona’s Route to the 2025–26 Champions League Final","meta_descriptions":["Hansi Flick’s side have a tough test on their hands in the next round."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Barcelona fans will be feeling pretty good after the draw for the Champions League round of 16.\nComing out on the favorable side of the bracket, Hansi Flick’s side have the chance to advance to the final without having to face up against most of Europe’s elite, giving them an excellent chance to live up to their reputation as pre-tournament favorites.\nAfter the\ndraw for the round of 16\n, here’s how\nBarcelona\ncan reach the Champions League final.\nBarcelona’s Round of 16 Opponents\nBarcelona beat Newcastle earlier this season. | Jose Hernandez\/Anadolu\/Getty Images\nFirst up for\nBarcelona\nis a meeting with\nNewcastle United\nof the Premier League in the last 16.\nThis is a repeat of the league phase, when Barcelona travelled to St James’ Park and walked away with a\n2–1 victory\nthanks to perhaps the best performance of Marcus Rashford’s loan spell in La Liga. Barcelona can be confident against a Newcastle outfit lost in mid-table obscurity in the Premier League.\nBarcelona’s Potential Quarterfinals Opponents\nAtlético Madrid could be waiting in the quarterfinals. | Alvaro Medranda\/Quality Sport Images\/Getty Images\nIf Barcelona get through Newcastle, there could be a familiar face awaiting them in the quarterfinals. Another date with\nAtlético Madrid\n, fellow Copa del Rey semifinalists and\nboasting a 4–0 lead\nfrom the first leg, is a possibility.\nFlick’s side would prefer a date with\nTottenham Hotspur\n, who managed to finish fourth in the league phase but are currently fighting for their lives towards the bottom of the Premier League.\nBarcelona’s Potential Semifinals Opponents\nArsenal are a major threat on this side of the bracket. | James Gill\/Danehouse\/Getty Images\nThe difficulty could ramp up in the final four, where\nArsenal\ncould be waiting. Mikel Arteta’s side finished top of the league phase with a perfect record and will back themselves to get through their own branch of the bracket.\nBayer Leverkusen\nare the first team standing in Arsenal’s way, while\nSporting CP\nand\nBodø\/Glimt\ncould also make it through to meet Barcelona in the semifinals.\nBarcelona’s Potential Final Opponents\nBarcelona will hope to avoid Bayern Munich. | Marcel Engelbrecht\/firo sportphoto\/Getty Images\nIf Barcelona make it all the way to the final, there are a number of fearsome sides who could stand in between them and the trophy.\nOne half of the opposite bracket includes\nParis Saint-Germain\n,\nChelsea\n,\nLiverpool\nand\nGalatasaray\n, with just one of those making it to the semifinals. There, they’ll meet one of\nReal Madrid\n,\nManchester City\n,\nAtalanta\nor\nBayern Munich\n.\nWhichever of those teams survives will advance to the finals, where they could face a Barcelona side undoubtedly blessed with the softer side of the bracket.\nREAD THE LATEST BARCELONA NEWS, TRANSFER RUMORS AND MORE","attrs_markdown":"- [ON SI](https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/)\n- [SI SWIMSUIT](https:\/\/swimsuit.si.com\/)\n- [SI NEWSLETTERS](https:\/\/www.si.com\/newsletters)\n- [SI TICKETS](https:\/\/www.sitickets.com\/category\/sports?utm_source=si&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=main-nav)\n- [SI RESORTS](https:\/\/www.sportsillustratedresorts.com\/)\n- [SI SHOPS](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/sportsillustrated)\n- [MY ACCOUNT](https:\/\/si.com\/myaccount)\n- [SUBSCRIBE NOW](https:\/\/subscribe.si.com\/servlet\/OrdersGateway?cds_mag_code=SPI&cds_page_id=284392)\n\n- #### [WINTER OLYMPICS](https:\/\/www.si.com\/winter-olympics)\n- #### [NFL](http:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl)\n- #### 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[NFL](https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl)\n- [COMBINE](https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/combine)\n- [NBA](https:\/\/www.si.com\/nba)\n- [MLB](https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb)\n- [NCAAB](https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/college-basketball)\n- [NCAAF](https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/college-football)\n- [SOCCER](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer)\n- [GOLF](https:\/\/www.si.com\/golf)\n- [FANTASY](https:\/\/www.si.com\/fantasy)\n- [BETTING](https:\/\/www.si.com\/betting)\n- [SI TV](https:\/\/www.si.com\/si-tv)\n\n# Barcelona’s Route to the 2025–26 Champions League Final\nHansi Flick’s side have a tough test on their hands in the next round.\n\n[Tom Gott](https:\/\/www.si.com\/author\/tom-gott)\\|\n\n![Barcelona are among the favorites to win the Champions League.](https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_344,y_117,w_3901,h_2194\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kjfehw1k0c83d5ge6g.jpg)\n\nBarcelona are among the favorites to win the Champions League. \\| Josep LAGO\/AFP\/Getty Images\n\n[Add us on ![Google Discover](https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg)](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com)\n***\n\nBarcelona fans will be feeling pretty good after the draw for the Champions League round of 16.\n\nComing out on the favorable side of the bracket, Hansi Flick’s side have the chance to advance to the final without having to face up against most of Europe’s elite, giving them an excellent chance to live up to their reputation as pre-tournament favorites.\n\nAfter the [draw for the round of 16](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/2025-26-champions-league-round-of-16-full-list-matches), here’s how [Barcelona](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/barcelona) can reach the Champions League final.\n***\n## Barcelona’s Round of 16 Opponents\n![Tino Livramento, Frenkie de Jong](https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6500,h_4333\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kjfgr0ms6dvx0xewj5.jpg)\n\nBarcelona beat Newcastle earlier this season. \\| Jose Hernandez\/Anadolu\/Getty Images\n\nFirst up for [Barcelona](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/barcelona) is a meeting with **Newcastle United** of the Premier League in the last 16.\n\nThis is a repeat of the league phase, when Barcelona travelled to St James’ Park and walked away with a [2–1 victory](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-newcastle-9-18-25) thanks to perhaps the best performance of Marcus Rashford’s loan spell in La Liga. Barcelona can be confident against a Newcastle outfit lost in mid-table obscurity in the Premier League.\n***\n## Barcelona’s Potential Quarterfinals Opponents\n![Julián Alvarez, Fermín López](https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2160,h_1440\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kjfh3kg2skwyswp293.jpg)\n\nAtlético Madrid could be waiting in the quarterfinals. \\| Alvaro Medranda\/Quality Sport Images\/Getty Images\n\nIf Barcelona get through Newcastle, there could be a familiar face awaiting them in the quarterfinals. Another date with **Atlético Madrid**, fellow Copa del Rey semifinalists and [boasting a 4–0 lead](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-atletico-madrid-2-12-26) from the first leg, is a possibility.\n\nFlick’s side would prefer a date with [**Tottenham Hotspur**](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/tottenham-hotspur), who managed to finish fourth in the league phase but are currently fighting for their lives towards the bottom of the Premier League.\n***\n## Barcelona’s Potential Semifinals Opponents\n![Gabriel, Viktor Gyökeres, Piero Hincapié](https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5141,h_3427\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kjfh5p39nf4ndabpcc.jpg)\n\nArsenal are a major threat on this side of the bracket. \\| James Gill\/Danehouse\/Getty Images\n\nThe difficulty could ramp up in the final four, where [**Arsenal**](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/arsenal) could be waiting. Mikel Arteta’s side finished top of the league phase with a perfect record and will back themselves to get through their own branch of the bracket.\n\n**Bayer Leverkusen** are the first team standing in Arsenal’s way, while **Sporting CP** and **Bodø\/Glimt** could also make it through to meet Barcelona in the semifinals.\n***\n## Barcelona’s Potential Final Opponents\n![Harry Kane](https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3203,h_2135\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kjfhb2smp1qkv3xsfn.jpg)\n\nBarcelona will hope to avoid Bayern Munich. \\| Marcel Engelbrecht\/firo sportphoto\/Getty Images\n\nIf Barcelona make it all the way to the final, there are a number of fearsome sides who could stand in between them and the trophy.\n\nOne half of the opposite bracket includes **Paris Saint-Germain**, [**Chelsea**](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/chelsea), [**Liverpool**](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/liverpool) and **Galatasaray**, with just one of those making it to the semifinals. There, they’ll meet one of [**Real Madrid**](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/real-madrid), **Manchester City**, **Atalanta** or **Bayern Munich**.\n\nWhichever of those teams survives will advance to the finals, where they could face a Barcelona side undoubtedly blessed with the softer side of the bracket.\n***\n### READ THE LATEST BARCELONA NEWS, TRANSFER RUMORS AND MORE\n\n***\nPublished\n\n1 hour ago\n\n\\| Modified\n\n1 hour ago\n\n![Tom Gott](https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/shape\/cover\/sport\/Tom_Gott-6e36a93b6aceb35a809297a886e465e7.jpg)\n\n[TOM GOTT](https:\/\/www.si.com\/author\/tom-gott)\n\nTom Gott is a writer, reporter and editor for Sports Illustrated FC. A lifelong Chelsea fan and academy football enthusiast, he spends far too much time on Football Manager.\n\n[Follow tomgott2](https:\/\/twitter.com\/tomgott2)\n***\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.si.com\/)\/[Soccer](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer)\n\n[![SI](data:image\/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml%20version%3D%221.0%22%20encoding%3D%22utf-8%22%3F%3E%0A%3C!--%20Generator%3A%20Adobe%20Illustrator%2027.0.1%2C%20SVG%20Export%20Plug-In%20.%20SVG%20Version%3A%206.00%20Build%200\\)%20%20--%3E%0A%3Csvg%20version%3D%221.1%22%20id%3D%22Layer_1%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20xmlns%3Axlink%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F1999%2Fxlink%22%20x%3D%220px%22%20y%3D%220px%22%0A%09%20width%3D%2239px%22%20height%3D%2240px%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2039%2040%22%20enable-background%3D%22new%200%200%2039%2040%22%20xml%3Aspace%3D%22preserve%22%3E%0A%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%23FFFFFF%22%20d%3D%22M38.5%2C7H28.2v26h10.3V7z%22%2F%3E%0A%3Cpath%20fill-rule%3D%22evenodd%22%20clip-rule%3D%22evenodd%22%20fill%3D%22%23FFFFFF%22%20d%3D%22M26.1%2C25.5c0%2C5.8-4.1%2C7.5-12.9%2C7.5C3.9%2C33%2C0%2C31.2%2C0%2C25.2v-1.1h11.6%0A%09v2.4c0%2C0.7%2C0.1%2C1.4%2C1.2%2C1.4c1%2C0%2C1.2-0.4%2C1.2-1.3v-0.9c0-1.6-0.9-1.6-3.5-2.2C2.2%2C21.7%2C0%2C19.7%2C0%2C15.3v-0.9C0%2C9.3%2C5.5%2C7%2C12.9%2C7%0A%09c10.2%2C0%2C12.8%2C2.6%2C12.8%2C7.4v1.8h-11v-2.9c0-0.6-0.4-1.1-1.2-1.1c-0.6%2C0-1.2%2C0.4-1.2%2C1.1v0.9c0%2C1.5%2C0.9%2C2%2C3.3%2C2.5%0A%09c8%2C1.6%2C10.5%2C3.3%2C10.5%2C7.5V25.5z%22%2F%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E%0A)](https:\/\/www.si.com\/)\n\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.minutemedia.com\/policies\/privacy-policy)\n- [Cookie Policy](https:\/\/www.minutemedia.com\/policies\/cookie-policy)\n- [Takedown Policy](https:\/\/www.minutemedia.com\/policies\/si-takedown-policy)\n- [Terms and Conditions](https:\/\/www.minutemedia.com\/policies\/terms-and-conditions-si)\n- [SI Accessibility Statement](https:\/\/www.minutemedia.com\/policies\/si-accessibility-statement)\n- [Sitemap](https:\/\/www.si.com\/sitemap)\n- [A-Z Index](https:\/\/www.si.com\/index)\n- [FAQ](https:\/\/www.si.com\/faq)\n- Cookie Settings\n\n© 2026  ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates, licensees and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Barcelona fans will be feeling pretty good after the draw for the Champions League round of 16.\n\nComing out on the favorable side of the bracket, Hansi Flick’s side have the chance to advance to the final without having to face up against most of Europe’s elite, giving them an excellent chance to live up to their reputation as pre-tournament favorites.\n\nAfter the [draw for the round of 16](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/2025-26-champions-league-round-of-16-full-list-matches), here’s how [Barcelona](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/barcelona) can reach the Champions League final.\n***\n## Barcelona’s Round of 16 Opponents\nBarcelona beat Newcastle earlier this season. \\| Jose Hernandez\/Anadolu\/Getty Images\n\nFirst up for [Barcelona](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/barcelona) is a meeting with **Newcastle United** of the Premier League in the last 16.\n\nThis is a repeat of the league phase, when Barcelona travelled to St James’ Park and walked away with a [2–1 victory](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-newcastle-9-18-25) thanks to perhaps the best performance of Marcus Rashford’s loan spell in La Liga. Barcelona can be confident against a Newcastle outfit lost in mid-table obscurity in the Premier League.\n***\n## Barcelona’s Potential Quarterfinals Opponents\nAtlético Madrid could be waiting in the quarterfinals. \\| Alvaro Medranda\/Quality Sport Images\/Getty Images\n\nIf Barcelona get through Newcastle, there could be a familiar face awaiting them in the quarterfinals. Another date with **Atlético Madrid**, fellow Copa del Rey semifinalists and [boasting a 4–0 lead](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-atletico-madrid-2-12-26) from the first leg, is a possibility.\n\nFlick’s side would prefer a date with [**Tottenham Hotspur**](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/tottenham-hotspur), who managed to finish fourth in the league phase but are currently fighting for their lives towards the bottom of the Premier League.\n***\n## Barcelona’s Potential Semifinals Opponents\nArsenal are a major threat on this side of the bracket. \\| James Gill\/Danehouse\/Getty Images\n\nThe difficulty could ramp up in the final four, where [**Arsenal**](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/arsenal) could be waiting. Mikel Arteta’s side finished top of the league phase with a perfect record and will back themselves to get through their own branch of the bracket.\n\n**Bayer Leverkusen** are the first team standing in Arsenal’s way, while **Sporting CP** and **Bodø\/Glimt** could also make it through to meet Barcelona in the semifinals.\n***\n## Barcelona’s Potential Final Opponents\nBarcelona will hope to avoid Bayern Munich. \\| Marcel Engelbrecht\/firo sportphoto\/Getty Images\n\nIf Barcelona make it all the way to the final, there are a number of fearsome sides who could stand in between them and the trophy.\n\nOne half of the opposite bracket includes **Paris Saint-Germain**, [**Chelsea**](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/chelsea), [**Liverpool**](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/liverpool) and **Galatasaray**, with just one of those making it to the semifinals. There, they’ll meet one of [**Real Madrid**](https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/real-madrid), **Manchester City**, **Atalanta** or **Bayern Munich**.\n\nWhichever of those teams survives will advance to the finals, where they could face a Barcelona side undoubtedly blessed with the softer side of the bracket.\n***\n### READ THE LATEST BARCELONA NEWS, TRANSFER RUMORS AND MORE","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Barcelona fans will be feeling pretty good after the draw for the Champions League round of 16. Coming out on the favorable side of the bracket, Hansi Flick’s side have the chance to advance to the final without having to face up against most of Europe’s elite, giving them an excellent chance to live up to their reputation as pre-tournament favorites. After the draw for the round of 16 , here’s how Barcelona can reach the Champions League final. Barcelona’s Round of 16 Opponents Barcelona beat Newcastle earlier this season. \| Jose Hernandez/Anadolu/Getty Images First up for Barcelona is a meeting with Newcastle United of the Premier League in the last 16. This is a repeat of the league phase, when Barcelona travelled to St James’ Park and walked away with a 2–1 victory thanks to perhaps the best performance of Marcus Rashford’s loan spell in La Liga. Barcelona can be confident against a Newcastle outfit lost in mid-table obscurity in the Premier League. Barcelona’s Potential Quarterfinals Opponents Atlético Madrid could be waiting in the quarterfinals. \| Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images If Barcelona get through Newcastle, there could be a familiar face awaiting them in the quarterfinals. Another date with Atlético Madrid , fellow Copa del Rey semifinalists and boasting a 4–0 lead from the first leg, is a possibility. Flick’s side would prefer a date with Tottenham Hotspur , who managed to finish fourth in the league phase but are currently fighting for their lives towards the bottom of the Premier League. Barcelona’s Potential Semifinals Opponents Arsenal are a major threat on this side of the bracket. \| James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images The difficulty could ramp up in the final four, where Arsenal could be waiting. Mikel Arteta’s side finished top of the league phase with a perfect record and will back themselves to get through their own branch of the bracket. Bayer Leverkusen are the first team standing in Arsenal’s way, while Sporting CP and Bodø/Glimt could also make it through to meet Barcelona in the semifinals. Barcelona’s Potential Final Opponents Barcelona will hope to avoid Bayern Munich. \| Marcel Engelbrecht/firo sportphoto/Getty Images If Barcelona make it all the way to the final, there are a number of fearsome sides who could stand in between them and the trophy. One half of the opposite bracket includes Paris Saint-Germain , Chelsea , Liverpool and Galatasaray , with just one of those making it to the semifinals. There, they’ll meet one of Real Madrid , Manchester City , Atalanta or Bayern Munich . Whichever of those teams survives will advance to the finals, where they could face a Barcelona side undoubtedly blessed with the softer side of the bracket. READ THE LATEST BARCELONA NEWS, TRANSFER RUMORS AND MORE
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[Tom Gott](https://www.si.com/author/tom-gott)\\| ![Barcelona are among the favorites to win the Champions League.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_344,y_117,w_3901,h_2194/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/si/01kjfehw1k0c83d5ge6g.jpg) Barcelona are among the favorites to win the Champions League. \\| Josep LAGO/AFP/Getty Images [Add us on ![Google Discover](https://assets.minutemediacdn.com/platform/google_discover_icon.svg)](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=si.com) * Barcelona fans will be feeling pretty good after the draw for the Champions League round of 16. Coming out on the favorable side of the bracket, Hansi Flick’s side have the chance to advance to the final without having to face up against most of Europe’s elite, giving them an excellent chance to live up to their reputation as pre-tournament favorites. After the [draw for the round of 16](https://www.si.com/soccer/2025-26-champions-league-round-of-16-full-list-matches), here’s how [Barcelona](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/barcelona) can reach the Champions League final. * ## Barcelona’s Round of 16 Opponents ![Tino Livramento, Frenkie de Jong](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_6500,h_4333/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/si/01kjfgr0ms6dvx0xewj5.jpg) Barcelona beat Newcastle earlier this season. \\| Jose Hernandez/Anadolu/Getty Images First up for [Barcelona](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/barcelona) is a meeting with Newcastle United of the Premier League in the last 16. This is a repeat of the league phase, when Barcelona travelled to St James’ Park and walked away with a [2–1 victory](https://www.si.com/soccer/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-newcastle-9-18-25) thanks to perhaps the best performance of Marcus Rashford’s loan spell in La Liga. Barcelona can be confident against a Newcastle outfit lost in mid-table obscurity in the Premier League. * ## Barcelona’s Potential Quarterfinals Opponents ![Julián Alvarez, Fermín López](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2160,h_1440/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/si/01kjfh3kg2skwyswp293.jpg) Atlético Madrid could be waiting in the quarterfinals. \\| Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images If Barcelona get through Newcastle, there could be a familiar face awaiting them in the quarterfinals. Another date with Atlético Madrid, fellow Copa del Rey semifinalists and [boasting a 4–0 lead](https://www.si.com/soccer/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-atletico-madrid-2-12-26) from the first leg, is a possibility. Flick’s side would prefer a date with [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/tottenham-hotspur), who managed to finish fourth in the league phase but are currently fighting for their lives towards the bottom of the Premier League. * ## Barcelona’s Potential Semifinals Opponents ![Gabriel, Viktor Gyökeres, Piero Hincapié](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_5141,h_3427/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/si/01kjfh5p39nf4ndabpcc.jpg) Arsenal are a major threat on this side of the bracket. \\| James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images The difficulty could ramp up in the final four, where [Arsenal](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/arsenal) could be waiting. Mikel Arteta’s side finished top of the league phase with a perfect record and will back themselves to get through their own branch of the bracket. Bayer Leverkusen are the first team standing in Arsenal’s way, while Sporting CP and Bodø/Glimt could also make it through to meet Barcelona in the semifinals. * ## Barcelona’s Potential Final Opponents ![Harry Kane](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3203,h_2135/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/si/01kjfhb2smp1qkv3xsfn.jpg) Barcelona will hope to avoid Bayern Munich. \\| Marcel Engelbrecht/firo sportphoto/Getty Images If Barcelona make it all the way to the final, there are a number of fearsome sides who could stand in between them and the trophy. One half of the opposite bracket includes Paris Saint-Germain, [Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/chelsea), [Liverpool](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/liverpool) and Galatasaray, with just one of those making it to the semifinals. There, they’ll meet one of [Real Madrid](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/real-madrid), Manchester City, Atalanta or Bayern Munich. Whichever of those teams survives will advance to the finals, where they could face a Barcelona side undoubtedly blessed with the softer side of the bracket. * ### READ THE LATEST BARCELONA NEWS, TRANSFER RUMORS AND MORE * Published 1 hour ago \\| Modified 1 hour ago ![Tom Gott](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/Tom_Gott-6e36a93b6aceb35a809297a886e465e7.jpg) [TOM GOTT](https://www.si.com/author/tom-gott) Tom Gott is a writer, reporter and editor for Sports Illustrated FC. A lifelong Chelsea fan and academy football enthusiast, he spends far too much time on Football Manager. 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Readable Markdown	Barcelona fans will be feeling pretty good after the draw for the Champions League round of 16. Coming out on the favorable side of the bracket, Hansi Flick’s side have the chance to advance to the final without having to face up against most of Europe’s elite, giving them an excellent chance to live up to their reputation as pre-tournament favorites. After the [draw for the round of 16](https://www.si.com/soccer/2025-26-champions-league-round-of-16-full-list-matches), here’s how [Barcelona](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/barcelona) can reach the Champions League final. * ## Barcelona’s Round of 16 Opponents Barcelona beat Newcastle earlier this season. \\| Jose Hernandez/Anadolu/Getty Images First up for [Barcelona](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/barcelona) is a meeting with Newcastle United of the Premier League in the last 16. This is a repeat of the league phase, when Barcelona travelled to St James’ Park and walked away with a [2–1 victory](https://www.si.com/soccer/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-newcastle-9-18-25) thanks to perhaps the best performance of Marcus Rashford’s loan spell in La Liga. Barcelona can be confident against a Newcastle outfit lost in mid-table obscurity in the Premier League. * ## Barcelona’s Potential Quarterfinals Opponents Atlético Madrid could be waiting in the quarterfinals. \\| Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images If Barcelona get through Newcastle, there could be a familiar face awaiting them in the quarterfinals. Another date with Atlético Madrid, fellow Copa del Rey semifinalists and [boasting a 4–0 lead](https://www.si.com/soccer/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-atletico-madrid-2-12-26) from the first leg, is a possibility. Flick’s side would prefer a date with [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/tottenham-hotspur), who managed to finish fourth in the league phase but are currently fighting for their lives towards the bottom of the Premier League. * ## Barcelona’s Potential Semifinals Opponents Arsenal are a major threat on this side of the bracket. \\| James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images The difficulty could ramp up in the final four, where [Arsenal](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/arsenal) could be waiting. Mikel Arteta’s side finished top of the league phase with a perfect record and will back themselves to get through their own branch of the bracket. Bayer Leverkusen are the first team standing in Arsenal’s way, while Sporting CP and Bodø/Glimt could also make it through to meet Barcelona in the semifinals. * ## Barcelona’s Potential Final Opponents Barcelona will hope to avoid Bayern Munich. \\| Marcel Engelbrecht/firo sportphoto/Getty Images If Barcelona make it all the way to the final, there are a number of fearsome sides who could stand in between them and the trophy. One half of the opposite bracket includes Paris Saint-Germain, [Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/chelsea), [Liverpool](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/liverpool) and Galatasaray, with just one of those making it to the semifinals. There, they’ll meet one of [Real Madrid](https://www.si.com/soccer/team/real-madrid), Manchester City, Atalanta or Bayern Munich. Whichever of those teams survives will advance to the finals, where they could face a Barcelona side undoubtedly blessed with the softer side of the bracket. *** ### READ THE LATEST BARCELONA NEWS, TRANSFER RUMORS AND MORE
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