"Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 after the two teams were drawn against each other for the fifth consecutive European campaign. Pep Guardiola's side were knocked out by Los Blancos in the play-off phase in 2024-25, a year after they were eliminated by the same opposition in the quarter-finals."
"Arsenal, who finished at the top of the 36-team league phase, were drawn against Bayer Leverkusen, while second-placed Bayern Munich will take on Serie A side Atalanta. Liverpool will return to Galatasaray for their round of 16 clash, with the Reds losing 1-0 at Rams Park in the league phase thanks to Victor Osimhen's 16th-minute penalty."
"Indeed, after their historic two-legged triumph over last year's finalists Inter, Bodo became the first Norwegian side to progress in a knockout stage tie in the Champions League. Newcastle United will reunite with Barcelona, with the Blaugrana opening their league phase campaign with a 2-1 win at St. James' Park, thanks to Marcus Rashford's brace."
The Champions League last 16 draw has been completed, featuring several high-profile matchups. Manchester City will face Real Madrid for the fifth consecutive European campaign, continuing their rivalry. Arsenal, who topped the league phase, drew Bayer Leverkusen, while Bayern Munich will play Atalanta. Liverpool returns to face Galatasaray after losing 1-0 in the league phase. PSG has a chance for revenge against Chelsea following their Club World Cup final defeat. Tottenham faces Atletico Madrid, and Bodo/Glimt, the surprise package, will play Sporting CP after their historic knockout victory over Inter. Newcastle reunites with Barcelona. First legs occur March 10-11, with second legs on March 17-18.
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