Champions League Draw: Tough Tests for English Clubs as Chelsea, Man City Set For Blockbuster Clashes

The draw for the Champions League last-16 has produced several blockbuster matchups, with English clubs facing a series of challenging ties. Chelsea are set for a heavyweight clash against Paris Saint-Germain, while Manchester City will once again lock horns with Real Madrid.

Arsenal, who impressively won all eight of their matches to top the league phase, have been handed a seemingly more favourable draw against German side Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen secured their spot in the last 16 by defeating Olympiacos 2-0 on aggregate in the knockout play-off round.

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In a repeat of last summer's Club World Cup final, Chelsea will take on reigning champions PSG. Meanwhile, Liverpool have been drawn against Galatasaray, offering them a chance for redemption after a defeat to the Turkish side during the league phase.

Newcastle United face a daunting trip to Spain to play LaLiga champions Barcelona. Tottenham Hotspur also have a Spanish opponent, having been drawn against Atletico Madrid. The tie will see Conor Gallagher face his former club, which he departed in the January transfer window.

Manchester City, the first team drawn, will meet Real Madrid in a familiar knockout stage encounter. Pep Guardiola's side already faced the Spanish giants in the league phase this season, securing a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The first-leg matches of the Champions League last 16 are scheduled for March 10th and 11th, with the second legs to be played the following week.

Real Madrid vs. Manchester City

Bodø/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