Madrid, Man City Clash Again as UCL Round of 16 Draw Is Announced

By Eppe Franklyne

• Real Madrid to face Manchester City in blockbuster tie
• Defending champions PSG drawn against Chelsea
• Arsenal meet Bayer Leverkusen in last-16 showdown

European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City are set for another high-profile showdown in the Round of 16 of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain have been paired with Chelsea in another standout fixture.

Full Round of 16 Draw:

• Real Madrid vs Manchester City
• Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting CP
• Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
• Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona
• Galatasaray vs Liverpool
• Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
• Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
• Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen

The draw sets up several blockbuster encounters as Europe’s elite battle for a place in the quarterfinals.