The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw has set up some blockbuster matchups, with Real Madrid facing Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain taking on Chelsea in headline fixtures.
The draw, conducted at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon on Friday, also produced thrilling ties including Galatasaray vs Liverpool, Newcastle United vs Barcelona, Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur, Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal, Atalanta vs Bayern Munich, and Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting CP.
Spanish giants Real Madrid will battle Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, marking the fifth consecutive season these two clubs meet in the knockout stages.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will clash with Chelsea, revisiting their July Club World Cup final in the USA, where the Blues triumphed 3-0.
Galatasaray will take on Liverpool, rekindling their September encounter that ended 1-0 in favor of the Turkish side. Newcastle United faces Barcelona in another eagerly anticipated tie.
Atletico Madrid, featuring Ademola Lookman, will challenge Tottenham Hotspur, a fixture last played in the 1963 UEFA European Cup Winners’ Cup.
Bayer Leverkusen, led by Nathan Tella, will go up against Arsenal, who remain unbeaten in the competition this season.
The remaining clashes, Atalanta vs Bayern Munich and Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting CP, promise more drama and excitement as the tournament heads into the knockout phase.
Fans across Europe are in for a thrilling ride with goals, drama, and memorable moments expected in every fixture.
Full Round of 16 Fixtures:
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
PSG vs Chelsea
Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Newcastle vs Barcelona
Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting CP
