
The Digest:
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw has set up a series of heavyweight clashes, with defending champions Real Madrid drawn against Manchester City in a blockbuster tie. French champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea, while Newcastle United face Spanish giants Barcelona. Turkish champions Galatasaray meet Liverpool, and Atlético Madrid clash with Tottenham Hotspur. Italian side Atalanta face German champions Bayern Munich, while Bayer Leverkusen battle Arsenal for a quarter-final spot. The first legs are expected in coming weeks, with return fixtures determining the eight quarter-finalists. Full list of 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
Sources: UEFA