UEFA is considering a major change to the Champions League that could cut the group stage to 16 clubs.

The move is being driven by continental clubs' concerns they are being left behind by huge revenues generated by the Premier League.

Sources at a major Premier League club say the group stage could be split into what would effectively be two mini super-leagues. 

A Uefa spokesperson told the Guardian: “Uefa is in constant contact with all stakeholders, including the clubs, on all football matters. Therefore, any plans to evolve the format of our club competitions would be coordinated and negotiated together with them. There are currently no concrete proposals on the table since we are at the beginning of a new cycle (2015-18) of our club competitions.”

There could also be move knockout rounds before the revamped group phase. 

The top 16 seeds might enter the competition in the last 32, where they would not be able to draw each other. 

The possible move to a larger group format could be seen as a first step towards a European Super League. At the start of the month senior executives from Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, the Premier League’s “big five” met in London to discuss the Champions League with the American sports executive Charlie Stillitano, chairman of Relevent Sports, which organizes of the close season International Champions Cup.

For the second time in three seasons, Barcelona will take on Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

Atleti defeated Barcelona 2-1 on aggregate in the tie and eventually advanced to the final that season. But Barcelona has defeated Atleti in their last six matches and have generally been unstoppable since adding Luis Suarez.

Following their impressive defeat of Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain has drawn another EPL club in Manchester City.

Real Madrid will play Wolfsburg, while Bayern Munich will meet Benfica.

The first legs of the quarterfinals will be held on April 5th and 6th with the return matches on April 12th and 13th.

Draw

Barcelona - Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid - Wolfsburg

Paris Saint-Germain - Manchester City

Bayern Munich - Wolfsburg

Luis Enrique was asked on his hopes for the quarterfinal draw of the Champions League.

“The only team I would not like to get is Barca.” said Enrique.

Barcelona are defending their Champions League trophy in Enrique's second season with the club.

The quarterfinalists of the 2016 Champions League are now set following the advancements on Wednesday by Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Over the past three seasons, there have been nine quarterfinalists from Spain, five from Germany, four from France, three from England, two from Portugal and one from Italy.

Quarterfinalists

Barcelona

Bayern Munich

Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain

Atletico Madrid

Benfica

Wolfsburg

Manchester City

The draw for the ties will take place on Friday.

Premier Leagues are unhappy with the current format of the Champions League, which follows a report that talks about a European Super League have been discussed.

The Sun has reported that officials from Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool met with American billionaire Stephen Ross in London on Tuesday to discuss forming a European Super League.

Discussions have taken place amid concerns from clubs in Italy and Spain about the growing financial power of the Premier League.

A European Super League could be formed to ensure big-name clubs avoid the risk of failing to qualify for the Champions League.

Arsenal and Liverpool would like the Champions League to remain.