Real Madrid will face Manchester City in the Round of 16 of the Champions League, a repeat of recent encounters between the two European powerhouses. The draw, conducted today, also pits Paris Saint-Germain against Chelsea, and sees Newcastle United drawn against Barcelona.
The pairing of Real Madrid and Manchester City marks a highly anticipated clash. The first legs of the Round of 16 are scheduled for March 10th and 11th, with the second legs taking place on March 17th and 18th.
Elsewhere in the draw, Chelsea will travel to Paris to face PSG. Atalanta will host Bayern Munich, while Galatasaray will accept on Liverpool. Newcastle United faces a challenging tie against Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid will play Tottenham Hotspur. Bodo/Glimt will compete against Sporting, and Bayer Leverkusen will be matched up with Arsenal.
The draw also included the Europa League and Conference League knockout stage pairings. However, the focus remains on the Champions League matchups, particularly the renewed rivalry between Real Madrid and Manchester City.