2021-22 Champions League: adidas and UEFA present the official ball for the knockout stages

adidas and UEFA have presented the official ball for the knockout stages of the 2021-22 Champions League on 13/12/2021. The first leg of the Round of 16 will take place on 15, 16, 22 and 23/02/2022, with reigning champions Chelsea FC (Premier League) taking on LOSC Lille (Ligue 1 Uber Eats), as well as other notable fixtures including Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) - Real Madrid CF (LaLiga Santander) and Club Atlético de Madrid (LaLiga Santander) - Manchester United FC (Premier League) among the matches.

"With this season's final taking place in Saint Petersburg, the design of the ball has been inspired by the White Nights, which is synonymous with the city during the summer months," said UEFA. The final of the competition will be played at the Gazprom Arena (Saint Petersburg, RUS) on 28/05/2022.

The German equipment manufacturer has been a partner of the Champions League since the 2000-01 season and extended its role as an official supplier of the men's competition for the 2021-2024 cycle on 05/10/2021. The rights also cover the UEFA Super Cup, Youth League and Futsal…