General · 27 February 2026
Champions League Last 16: City vs Real Headlines Exciting Knockout Lineup
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw has set up a blockbuster clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, renewing one of Europe’s most heated rivalries. Chelsea will face champions Paris Saint-Germain, while Newcastle United take on Barcelona in another standout tie. Arsenal’s reward for topping their group is a showdown with Bayer Leverkusen, and Liverpool meet Galatasaray. Tottenham’s path pits them against Atletico Madrid, shaping up a diverse and compelling knockout stage.
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