The Uefa Champions League holders Liverpool are set to face Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the competition. Earlier, the draw for the Uefa Champions League last 16 was held in Nyon.
The draw revealed that the defending champions Liverpool, who qualify for the knock out stage as Group E winners, would face Atletico Madrid, who advanced to this round as Group D winners, in a tasty game.
Atletico Madrid are set to host the Reds in the first leg on Wednesday, February 18 at Wanda Metropolitano, while the second leg will be on March 11 at Anfield.
[caption id="attachment_54505" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Liverpool crowned Uefa CL Champions last season[/caption]
It is worth mentioning that Liverpool managed to claim the Uefa Champions League title at Wanda Metropolitano stadium in the last season.
Liverpool are now taking part in the FIFA Club World Cup as they are set to kick off their campaign against Monterrey on Wednesday, December 18 at Khalifa International Stadium (19:30 CLT)
Other Clashes are as follows:
1. Chelsea v Bayern
2. Borussia Dortmund v Paris Saint-Germain
3. Real Madrid v Man. City
4.Atalanta v Valencia
5. Lyon v Juventus
6. Tottenham v Leipzig
7. Napoli v Barcelona
8. Liverpool V Atletico Madrids
[caption id="attachment_97481" align="aligncenter" width="634"] Champions League Round of 16 Draw[/caption]