The draw for the UEFA Champions League (UCL) Round of 16, held on Friday, has delivered a series of high-profile matchups as Europe’s top clubs aim for continental glory. Defending champions Real Madrid will face a thrilling encounter against Manchester City, reigniting a fierce rivalry that has produced dramatic knockout matches in recent seasons.
French champions Paris Saint-Germain were drawn to play English side Chelsea, while Newcastle United will take on Spanish giants Barcelona. Turkish champions Galatasaray are set to meet Liverpool, and Atlético Madrid will clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Italian side Atalanta have drawn German champions Bayern Munich, while Bayer Leverkusen will face Arsenal in a contest promising plenty of excitement.
The first legs of the Round of 16 are expected in the coming weeks, with return fixtures determining the eight teams that advance to the quarter-finals of Europe’s premier club competition.
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