UEFA has officially unveiled the draw for the Round of 16 in the Champions League, and football fans worldwide are bracing for some thrilling encounters. Among the most anticipated matchups is the blockbuster showdown between Manchester City and Real Madrid, a fixture that has become a modern classic in European football. Only last year, we saw the Manchester City vs Real Madrid quarterfinal clash, where the Spanish giants won via penalties.
The draw, conducted in Nyon, Switzerland, sees reigning champions Manchester City take on the most successful club in the tournament’s history, Real Madrid. The two sides met in 2022/23 Champions League semifinals as well, where City emerged victorious on their way to lifting their first Champions League trophy. This time, Madrid, armed with their 15-time winning pedigree, will be seeking revenge.
Confirmed UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs
- Club Brugge (BEL) vs Atalanta (ITA)
- Sporting CP (POR) vs Borussia Dortmund (GER)
- Manchester City (ENG) vs Real Madrid (ESP)
- Celtic (SCO) vs Bayern München (GER)
- Juventus (ITA) vs PSV (NED)
- Feyenoord (NED) vs Milan (ITA)
- Brest (FRA) vs Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
- Monaco (FRA) vs Benfica (POR)
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will be favorites against Brest, while Monaco faces Benfica in a duel between two ambitious sides. Sporting Lisbon squares off against Borussia Dortmund, and Club Brugge meets Atalanta, completing the lineup of Round of 16 fixtures. The Sporting vs Dortmund clash would definitely be one to watch out.
The first legs are set for February 11 and 12, with the return fixtures scheduled for February 18 and 19. As the knockout phase unfolds, fans can expect high drama, passion, and unforgettable moments in the race for European glory.
UEFA Champions League standings (League Stage)
- Liverpool – 21 pts (Straight qualification to R16)
- Barcelona – 19 pts (Straight qualification to R16)
- Arsenal – 19 pts (Straight qualification to R16)
- Inter – 19 pts (Straight qualification to R16)
- Atletico Madrid – 18 pts (Straight qualification to R16)
- Bayer Leverkusen – 16 pts (Straight qualification to R16)
- Lille – 16 pts (Straight qualification to R16)
- Aston Villa – 16 pts (Straight qualification to R16)
- Atalanta – 15 pts
- Borussia Dortmund – 15 pts
- Real Madrid – 15 pts
- Bayern Munich – 15 pts
- Milan – 15 pts
- PSV Eindhoven – 14 pts
- Paris Saint-Germain – 13 pts
- Benfica – 13 pts
- Monaco – 13 pts
- Brest – 13 pts
- Feyenoord – 13 pts
- Juventus – 12 pts
- Celtic – 12 pts
- Manchester City – 11 pts
- Sporting CP – 11 pts
- Club Brugge – 11 pts
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