The Round of 16 draw for the UEFA Champions League has produced a series of high-profile matchups, with several European giants set to go head-to-head.
Confirmed Fixtures
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea F.C.
- Galatasaray S.K. vs Liverpool F.C.
- Real Madrid C.F. vs Manchester City F.C.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Arsenal F.C.
- Newcastle United F.C. vs FC Barcelona
- Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
- FK Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP
- Atalanta BC vs FC Bayern Munich
The tie between PSG and Chelsea stands out as one of the headline fixtures. In a show of domestic support, FC Nantes have agreed to postpone their league match against PSG, allowing the Parisian side additional preparation time for their two-legged clash with the Premier League outfit.
Meanwhile, there is frustration in Madrid following yet another meeting with Manchester City. According to Damián, Real Madrid officials are growing weary of repeatedly facing the English champions. The frequency of the fixture has been so high that both Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rüdiger have now featured against City more often as Real Madrid players than they did during their respective spells at Chelsea.
With familiar rivalries renewed and fresh storylines emerging, the Round of 16 promises drama across Europe.