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UCL round of 16: Chelsea battle PSG, Real Madrid meet Man City

The draw for the UCL Round of 16 was held on Friday, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as Europe’s elite clubs continue their pursuit of continental glory.

Defending Champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea, while Newcastle United face a daunting test against Spanish giants Barcelona.

Real Madrid have been handed a blockbuster tie against Manchester City, in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the round.

The two European heavyweights have developed a fierce rivalry in recent seasons, producing several dramatic knockout encounters.

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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.

Full List of Champions League Round of 16 Fixtures:

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

Femi Akinyemi

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