Chelsea will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, as Europe’s elite clubs prepare for the knockout phase.
Gatekeepers News reports that Manchester City have been drawn against Spanish giants Real Madrid, while Arsenal will take on Bayer Leverkusen. Newcastle United are set to face Barcelona, Liverpool will meet Galatasaray, and Tottenham Hotspur have been paired with Atletico Madrid.
Despite six Premier League clubs reaching the last-16 stage, there will be no all-English ties.
The first-leg matches are scheduled for March 10 and 11, with the return legs to be played on March 17 and 18. Newcastle will host Barcelona in their opening fixture, while the other English sides will play their first legs away from home.
The Champions League final will be held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30.
Round of 16 fixtures
- Real Madrid vs Manchester City
- Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting CP
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
- Newcastle United vs Barcelona
- Galatasaray vs Liverpool
- Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
- Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
Quarter-final pathway
- PSG/Chelsea vs Galatasaray/Liverpool
- Real Madrid/Manchester City vs Atalanta/Bayern Munich
- Newcastle/Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid/Tottenham
- Bodo/Glimt/Sporting vs Bayer Leverkusen/Arsenal
Quarter-final matches will be played on April 7–8 and April 14–15, while the semi-finals are scheduled for April 28–29 and May 5–6.
