Champions League Round of 16 Tickets

UEFA Champions League History

The UEFA Champions League is the most important club competitions in world football, and the tournament has been a massive success ever since it launched in its' original format when it was known as the European Cup, back in 1955.

The clamour to buy Champions League tickets starts to hit fever pitch once the knockout stages get underway. Here, the top two sides in each of the eight groups are paired together for a two-legged encounter that will see one emerge victorious and move to the next Champions League match, in the competition's quarter-finals.

At this stage the biggest clubs in European football really get to face off. The likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, among others, are often involved in this stage of the competition.

If you want to buy UEFA Champions League tickets then the Round of 16 is a great place to start. Here you have a better shot at getting football tickets to see your team in action than, for instance, the Champions League final.

Truly Memorable Moments in the Champions League

With the calibre of teams likely to remain involved in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, there are always going to be many moments and accomplishments that fans will never forget, whether it involves the team they follow or a club that has been able to create a fairytale event for them.

For instance, the 2003/04 edition of the tournament saw Jose Mourinho perhaps put his name on the map as one of the world's greatest managers when he led his side to defeat Manchester United in the Round of 16 before taking them on to the final. Chelsea's epic encounter with FC Barcelona in 2004/05 will also be remembered because of the events that happened on and off the pitch, whilst Ronaldinho's goal will likely be remembered as one of the best to have ever been scored in the competition.

Top Players to Have Graced the Champions League

There have been some world-class players to have featured in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 in previous editions, and with the competition considered one of the elite football cup tournaments, there will be many talented players to play in the fixture in the future. Individuals in recent memory to have played at this stage have included the likes of Ronaldinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and Frank Lampard. With this calibre of players, it's no wonder fans are desperate to get tickets for this particular stage of the tournament.

Top Coaches Over the Years

Jose Mourinho, Frank Rijkaard, Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, and Jurgen Klopp are just a few names on a huge list of managers to have featured in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. They've helped to further build the appeal that this particular round of the tournament carries amongst fans all around the world.