The Champions League last-16 draw has delivered a series of blockbuster matchups, with Europe’s elite now knowing who stands between them and a place in the quarter-finals.
First-leg fixtures will be played on 10–11 March, with the decisive second legs scheduled for 17–18 March.
Full Draw
- Manchester City vs Real Madrid
- Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
- Newcastle United vs Barcelona
- Galatasaray vs Liverpool
- Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
- Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
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Key Storylines
Arsenal were the standout performers of the group stage, finishing top of the table as the only unbeaten side, winning all eight matches. They now take on Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen in a tie they will feel confident about.
Chelsea are handed a huge test against reigning French champions Paris Saint-Germain, while Liverpool meet Galatasaray — the Turkish side edged them 1-0 earlier this season courtesy of a strike from Victor Osimhen.
Newcastle United renew hostilities with Barcelona after their 2-1 defeat in September, when Marcus Rashford netted twice.
The headline clash, however, sees Real Madrid face Manchester City — a fixture that has become a modern European classic. The two giants have met nine times in the past four years, and only one will survive to reach the quarter-finals.
