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By Seyi Babalola
The UCL Round of 16 draw took place on Friday, setting up a series of heavyweight encounters as Europe’s finest clubs compete for continental supremacy.
Defending champions Real Madrid have been assigned a blockbuster match against Manchester City, which promises to be one of the round’s outstanding games.
The two European heavyweights have developed a fierce rivalry in recent seasons, producing several dramatic knockout encounters.
French champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea, while Newcastle United face a daunting test against Spanish giants Barcelona.
Elsewhere, Turkish champions Galatasaray are set to meet Liverpool, and Atlético Madrid will clash with Tottenham Hotspur in another intriguing tie.
Italian side Atalanta have drawn German champions Bayern Munich, while Bayer Leverkusen will battle Arsenal for a place in the quarter-finals.
The first legs of the Round of 16 ties are expected to be played in the coming weeks, with the return fixtures determining which eight teams advance to the quarter-finals of Europe’s premier club competition.
Champions League Round of 16 Fixtures in Full
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
Sporting CP vs. Bodø/Glimt
PSG vs. Chelsea
Newcastle vs. Barcelona
Galatasaray vs. Liverpool
Atlético Madrid vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Atalanta vs. Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal.
