The knockout phase of the 2008–09 UEFA Champions League began on 24 February 2009 and concluded with the final at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 27 May 2009. The knockout phase involved the 16 teams w
Robin van Persie takes a free kick against Villarreal.
The 2009 UEFA Champions League final was played on 27 May 2009 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. The match determined the winners of the 2008–09 season of the UEFA Champions League, a tournament
2008–09 UEFA Champions League knockout phase
…The draw for the round of 16 was held on 19 December 2008, and conducted by UEFA General Secretary David Taylor and Bruno Conti, the ambassador for the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final. The first legs of the round of 16 were played on 24 and 25 February 2009, while the second legs were played on 10 and 11 March…
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Barcelona's players prepare to attack a corner in the second leg of their third qualifying round tie against Wisła Kraków.
Barcelona take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the semi-final second leg.
Manchester United and Celtic line up prior to their Group E match at Old Trafford on 21 October 2008.