European football giants Real Madrid are poised to lock horns with Manchester City once more in the UEFA Champions League’s Round of 16.
This matchup marks the fifth year in a row that the pair have been pitted against each other in the tournament’s elimination phases, and it echoes their prior group stage encounter where City emerged victorious by a 2-1 scoreline back in December.
Beginning from the 2021/22 campaign, these powerhouses have consistently crossed paths in the competition’s advanced rounds annually.
The Spanish side has triumphed in the series and advanced further on three instances, whereas the English outfit has prevailed only one time.
In another high-profile pairing, Chelsea are slated to confront Paris Saint-Germain, reviving memories of their showdown in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup championship held in America, where the Blues dominated the reigning European titleholders in a heated contest.
Star striker Victor Osimhen and his Turkish club Galatasaray are gearing up for a redux against Liverpool.
The squads clashed previously this term, with Osimhen’s spot-kick proving decisive in securing the win.
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman’s Atletico Madrid squad draws Tottenham Hotspur, while Spanish heavyweights Barcelona are matched up with Newcastle United.
Premier League leaders Arsenal will take on German outfit Bayer Leverkusen, Norwegian underdogs Bodo/Glimt are set to challenge Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon, and Italian side Atalanta prepares for a tough test versus Bayern Munich.
The opening matches of these ties are scheduled for March 10 and 11, followed by the return fixtures exactly seven days afterward.
Complete Round of 16 Lineup:
Real Madrid vs Man City
Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting Lisbon
Galatasaray vs Liverpool
PSG vs Chelsea
Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham
Newcastle United vs Barcelona
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
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