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UCL Round of 16: Madrid, City headline blockbuster fixtures (Full List)
The draw for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 was conducted on Friday, producing a series of high-profile fixtures as Europe’s top clubs continue their quest for continental glory.
Defending champions Real Madrid headline the round with a blockbuster clash against Manchester City, in what is widely expected to be one of the standout ties of the knockout stage.
The two European powerhouses have built an intense rivalry in recent seasons, delivering several dramatic encounters in the competition’s knockout rounds.
French champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Chelsea, while Newcastle United confront a difficult test against Spanish giants Barcelona.
Turkish champions Galatasaray are set to meet Liverpool, while Atlético Madrid will take on Tottenham Hotspur in another closely watched encounter.
Italian side Atalanta have been drawn against German champions Bayern Munich, while Bayer Leverkusen will battle Arsenal for a place in the quarter-finals.
The first-leg matches are expected to be played in the coming weeks, with the return fixtures set to determine the eight teams that will advance to the quarter-finals of Europe’s premier club competition.
Champions League Round of 16 Fixtures:
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Sporting CP vs Bodø/Glimt
PSG vs Chelsea
Newcastle United vs Barcelona
Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
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