The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw has set up some thrilling encounters, with Manchester City going head-to-head with defending champions Real Madrid.
Only one of these two recent winners will make it to the last 16, making the match a must-watch.
Scottish champions Celtic have also been handed a tough test, facing Bayern Munich, while Paris Saint-Germain will take on Brest in an all-French affair.
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City narrowly secured their place in the top 24 with a 3-1 win over Club Brugge, setting up a high-stakes clash with Carlo Ancelotti’s European giants.
Celtic, just under two weeks away from their showdown, will need to devise a strategy to contain Bayern’s potent attack, especially after conceding seven goals to Borussia Dortmund in October.
In other matchups, Juventus face PSV Eindhoven, and Feyenoord will battle AC Milan. PSG’s clash with Brest is one to watch, while Monaco will take on Benfica.
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Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa have already secured their spots in the last 16, thanks to finishing in the top eight during the league phase.
These teams will learn their opponents in the next draw on February 21.
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The first legs will take place on February 11 and 12, with return fixtures scheduled for February 18 and 19.
Full UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Playoff Draw:
Club Brugge vs Atalanta
Sporting CP vs Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City vs Real Madrid
Celtic vs Bayern Munich
Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven
Feyenoord vs AC Milan
Brest vs Paris Saint-Germain
Monaco vs Benfica
