Man City draw Real Madrid, Arsenal to face Leverkusen in UCL Round of 16 (FULL LIST)

Manchester City have been drawn against six-time Champions League winners Real Madrid in the last 16 of this season’s UEFA Champions League, while Chelsea will take on holders Paris Saint-Germain.

Premier League leaders Arsenal, who topped their group with a perfect record, were paired with German side Bayer Leverkusen, setting up what looks like a manageable last-16 tie for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Chelsea, meanwhile, avoided an all-English clash with Newcastle United but will face Spanish champions Barcelona.

Liverpool, six-time European champions, will meet Turkish side Galatasaray, while Tottenham Hotspur have drawn Atletico Madrid for their round of 16 encounter.

This marks the fifth consecutive season that Manchester City and Real Madrid have faced each other in the Champions League knockout stages, highlighting a familiar and fiercely contested fixture.

The first legs of the round of 16 are scheduled for March 10 and 11, with return legs set for March 17 and 18. Kick-off times are expected to be released on Friday night.

Analysts say Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea find themselves in the toughest section of the draw. If City overcome Real Madrid, they would face either Bayern Munich or Atalanta in the quarter-finals. Chelsea and Liverpool could clash in the last eight if they defeat PSG and Galatasaray, respectively.

Arsenal, meanwhile, could face Bodo/Glimt or Sporting in the quarter-finals, and a potential semi-final could see them drawn against Newcastle, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, or Tottenham.

UCL Round of 16 Draw