Man City face Real Madrid as Chelsea take on holders PSG | OneFootball

Manchester City and Real Madrid will meet once again in the Champions League knockout stages after being paired in the Last 16.

The draw has thrown up another chapter in a rivalry that has defined recent European campaigns. City won 2-1 at the Bernabéu during the league phase, but this latest encounter carries far greater stakes.

Arsenal, who cruised through the league phase with eight wins from eight, have been drawn against Bayer Leverkusen. Chelsea face reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, while Liverpool will take on Galatasaray.

Newcastle’s reward for reaching the last 16 is a glamour tie against Barcelona. Tottenham, meanwhile, have been matched with Atletico Madrid, setting up a reunion between Conor Gallagher and his former club.

The draw has also outlined the potential route to the final.

If Arsenal progress, they will meet either Bodo/Glimt or Sporting in the quarter-finals. Mikel Arteta’s side are positioned in the opposite half of the bracket to City, Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG and Chelsea, meaning any potential semi-final opponent would come from the section containing Tottenham, Atletico, Barcelona or Newcastle.

The winners of City versus Madrid will face Bayern Munich or Atalanta in the last eight, before a possible semi-final against one of PSG, Chelsea, Liverpool or Galatasaray.

Check full draw HERE.