Man City face Real Madrid blockbuster as Champions League last-16 draw revealed

FootballSports
27 Feb 2026 • 7:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The Champions League last-16 draw has taken place in Nyon, Switzerland.
  • Manchester City will face Real Madrid in a blockbuster clash, after several epic meetings in previous seasons.
  • Chelsea will take on defending champions PSG in a repeat of last year’s Club World Cup final, which the Premier League club won.
  • Arsenal have been paired with Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham will clash with Atletico Madrid, while Liverpool will face Galatasaray.
  • Newcastle have the chance for revenge against Barcelona, after losing to the Spanish club 2-1 at St James’ Park in the league phase of the competition earlier this season.

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