The draw for the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League took place on Friday at the headquarters of the UEFA in Nyon, Switzerland, producing a series of high-profile clashes, headlined by a blockbuster showdown between Real Madrid and Manchester City.
The tie will see Manchester City, featuring Egyptian international Omar Marmoush, face the Spanish giants in what is widely considered the standout fixture of the round.
Another heavyweight encounter will pit Chelsea against Paris Saint-Germain.
Round of 16 Draw
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain
Barcelona vs Newcastle United
Liverpool vs Galatasaray
Bayern Munich vs Atalanta
Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen
Atlético Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP
Under the new Champions League format, each team played eight matches against different opponents in the league phase, with four matches at home and four away. The revamped system added greater competitiveness before the tournament advanced to the decisive knockout rounds.
Eight teams qualified directly for the Round of 16 after finishing in the top eight of the league standings: Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, featuring Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, and Manchester City, which includes Egyptian international Omar Marmoush.
The remaining spots were decided through the playoff round. Atlético Madrid advanced past Club Brugge, while Bayer Leverkusen eliminated Olympiacos. Bodø/Glimt knocked out last season’s runners-up Inter Milan, and Newcastle United progressed at the expense of Qarabag.
Atalanta secured qualification by eliminating Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid advanced after defeating Benfica, Galatasaray overcame Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain triumphed over fellow French side Monaco to complete the Round of 16 lineup.
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