Spanish giants Real Madrid will renew their fierce European rivalry with Manchester City after both sides were paired together in the Champions League round of 16 draw held on Friday.
The clash marks the fifth consecutive season the two heavyweights will meet in the knockout stages, continuing one of the competition’s most gripping modern rivalries.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a tough assignment against Chelsea, setting up another blockbuster encounter.
Among other eye-catching fixtures, Newcastle United will battle Spanish powerhouse Barcelona, while Liverpool square off against Turkish champions Galatasaray.
Full Round of 16 Draw
Real Madrid (ESP) vs Manchester City (ENG)
Bodø/Glimt (NOR) vs Sporting CP (POR)
Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) vs Chelsea (ENG)
Newcastle United (ENG) vs Barcelona (ESP)
Galatasaray (TUR) vs Liverpool (ENG)
Atlético Madrid (ESP) vs Tottenham Hotspur (ENG)
Atalanta (ITA) vs Bayern Munich (GER)
Bayer Leverkusen (GER) vs Arsenal (ENG)
The first-leg matches are scheduled for March 10 and 11, with the return legs set for March 17 and 18.
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