The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 was concluded on Friday, setting up a series of high-profile encounters across Europe.
The headline fixture will see Chelsea face Paris Saint-Germain in a repeat of last year’s Club World Cup final, a clash that is expected to rekindle their growing rivalry on the continental stage.
Elsewhere, Arsenal F.C. have been paired with Bayer 04 Leverkusen in what promises to be a tactical battle, while defending European heavyweights Real Madrid CF will lock horns with Manchester City F.C. in another blockbuster tie.
Italian side Atalanta BC are set to confront FC Bayern Munich, while Atlético Madrid will battle Tottenham Hotspur F.C. for a place in the quarter-finals.
In other fixtures, Newcastle United F.C. will take on FC Barcelona, and Turkish giants Galatasaray S.K. have been drawn against Liverpool F.C..
Portuguese outfit Sporting CP will face Norwegian champions FK Bodø/Glimt to complete the Round of 16 lineup.
All first-leg matches are scheduled for March 10–11, with the return legs set for March 17–18, as clubs intensify their pursuit of Europe’s most prestigious club competition title.
