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Winning consistently in the Champions League is almost next to impossible. With so many different teams with their varied approaches present, it is a tremendous ask to register a victory on a regular basis.
It only gets trickier when the pressure of the knockout stages takes over. Consistency in the round of 16 in the tournament acts as a big stepping stone towards the potential title triumph.
The Champions League knockouts are a treat to watch
Wins in the knockout stages of the Champions League haven't come easy. Round of 16 is the primary test post the group stages and winning it is the most crucial thing for any team then.
Many of the top teams have effectively made it through the round of 16 registering comfortable wins. Without further ado, let's take a look at the clubs with the most wins in the round of 16.
#5 Arsenal
Arsenal have failed to qualify for the Champions League since the 2016-17 season. The Gunners have had a tough time making a good go at playing in it, let alone the difficulties in winning it.
That being said, Arsenal have so far played 201 matches in the history of the tournament. In the process, they have registered 101 wins to their name, with 11 wins coming in the round of 16. With the Gunners' current form in the Premier League, it remains uncertain as to when they'll be back in the Champions League.
#4 Juventus
Having won the Champions League twice in their history, Juventus are yet to win it in the 21st century. Despite reaching three finals in the last two decades, the Old Lady have been unfortunate to get their hands on the prestigious trophy.
The Italian club are seen in the tournament on a consistent basis, having participated in it 34 times. To date, Juventus have registered 152 wins, out of which 12 have come in the round of 16.
The Serie A team aren't at their best this season, especially with the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer. But with Massimiliano Allegri at the helm, nothing can be written off.
#3 Real Madrid
The Champions League has been brutally dominated by Real Madrid ever since its introduction. Having won it 13 times to date, Los Blancos are the team to beat each season in the tournament.
They were the first team to win the competition consecutively, winning it thrice in a row and then four trophy wins in five seasons. With the Spanish giants qualifying for the tournament 47 times, no team has managed to participate more in the tournament.
Real Madrid have so far played 458 matches and won 273 out of them, winning the most number of fixtures in the competition's history. Out of 273 wins, 18 have come in the round of 16 for Los Blancos.
#2 Bayern Munich
The Bavarian club have been a massive force in the Bundesliga and remain one of the strongest teams in the Champions League. Bayern Munich have won the competition six times in their history.
Having played 368 matches in the tournament, the German club have participated in it 34 times. Bayern have generally done pretty well in the knockout stages and getting past the round of 16 hasn't been that difficult a task for them.
Out of their 220 wins in the tournament, 19 have come in the round of 16. With their star-studded squad this season, Bayern Munich should be considered one of the favorites to win the competition.
#1 Barcelona
The situation right now at Barcelona is not a pretty one. Ever since Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain in last summer's transfer window, things haven't got any better for the Catalan club.
Barcelona were knocked out of the group stages of the Champions League this season, following a 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich. It is the first time since the 2000-01 season that the Spanish giants have failed to make it to the round of 16 of the tournament.
They have participated in the Champions League 28 times so far, playing 333 matches in the process. Barcelona have registered 195 wins in total so far, out of which 21 have come in the round of 16. Despite them not being in the tournament's round of 16, their ranking on this list will remain unbeaten for the next season at least.
Their current form in La Liga does not help them either as they sit fifth in the league table right now. To qualify for the Champions League next season, Barcelona will require an extraordinary effort from their players.
