Two legs, total goals; home team listed first.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Auxerre
| Mar. 5 | –Borussia Dortmund 3 | Auxerre 1 |
| Mar. 19 | –Auxerre 0 | Borussia Dortmund 1 |
| Borussia Dortmund wins on aggregate, 4-1 |
Manchester United vs. FC Porto
| Mar. 5 | –Manchester United 4 | FC Porto 0 |
| Mar. 19 | –Porto 0 | Manchester United 0 |
| Manchester United wins on aggregate, 4-0 |
Ajax Amsterdam vs. Atletico Madrid
| Mar. 5 | –Ajax Amsterdam 1 | Atletico Madrd 1 |
| Mar. 19 | –Atletico Madrid 2 | Ajax Amsterdam 3 (OT) |
| Ajax Amsterdam wins on aggregate, 4-3 |
Juventus vs. Rosenborg
| Mar. 5 | –Rosenborg 1 | Juventus 1 |
| Mar. 19 | –Juventus 2 | Rosenborg 0 |
| Juventus wins on aggregate, 3-1 |
1996-97 European Cup: Round Robin Standings
1996-97 European Cup
1996-97 European Cup: Semifinals
