PSG to Face Chelsea in Champions League Round of 16
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), featuring Kang-in Lee, will face Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) round of 16. The draw, held on February 27th at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, too set up a compelling matchup between Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Round of 16 Draw Results
The round of 16 pairings are as follows:
- PSG vs Chelsea
- Galatasaray vs Liverpool
- Real Madrid vs Manchester City
- Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
- Newcastle vs Barcelona
- Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham
- Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP
- Leverkusen vs Arsenal
PSG’s Previous Encounter with Chelsea
This will be a rematch of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, where PSG suffered a 0-3 defeat to Chelsea. Kang-in Lee was on the bench during that match but did not enter the game.[1]
Potential Quarterfinal and Semifinal Opponents for PSG
If PSG overcomes Chelsea, they will face the winner of the Galatasaray-Liverpool tie in the quarterfinals. A potential semifinal clash could be against Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, or Atalanta.
Key Matchups and Schedule
The standout matchup of the round is undoubtedly Real Madrid versus Manchester City, pitting two of the tournament favorites against each other. Kim Min-jae’s Bayern Munich will take on Atalanta.
The round of 16 matches will be played over two legs. The first leg is scheduled for March 11th and 12th, with the second leg taking place on March 18th and 19th. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be held in April and May, culminating in the final in Budapest, Hungary, on May 31st.
Lee Kang-in’s Profile
Kang-in Lee, currently playing as an attacking midfielder or winger for Paris Saint-Germain, began his career with Incheon United FC at the age of eight. He later joined Valencia in 2011, progressing through their youth academy before making his professional debut in 2018. [4] He joined Mallorca in 2021 before moving to PSG in 2023. [2] As of February 28, 2026, Lee is 25 years vintage. [1]
Sources
- [1] PSG’s Lee Kang-in ignored as team loses 0-3 to Chelsea in Club World Cup, Chosun Biz
- [2] Lee Kang-in – Wikipedia
- [4] Lee Kang-In – PSG.FR
- [1] Kang-in Lee – Player profile 25/26 | Transfermarkt