The anticipation for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 reached its peak as the draw unfolded on Monday at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
The matchups promise high-stakes clashes and intense battles on the football pitch.
In a noteworthy pairing, Arsenal, who secured the top spot in Group B, will face off against Porto, the runners-up from Group H. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen's Napoli is set to go head-to-head with FC Barcelona in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter.
The draw also revealed some other captivating matchups, with Champions League titleholders Manchester City set to challenge FC Copenhagen. Paris Saint-Germain will take on Real Sociedad, Lazio will meet Bayern, and PSV will lock horns with Dortmund in a clash of football titans.
Real Madrid will face RB Leipzig, adding another layer of excitement to the knockout stage. Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are poised for a showdown, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the Quarter-Finals.
The full UCL Round of 16 draw is as follows:
- Porto vs Arsenal
- Napoli vs Barcelona
- PSG vs Real Sociedad
- Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid
- PSV vs Dortmund
- Lazio vs Bayern
- Copenhagen vs Manchester City
- RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid
The first legs are scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, and Wednesday, February 14, followed by the second legs on Tuesday, March 5, and Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Football enthusiasts around the world can mark these dates on their calendars as they eagerly await the outcomes of these highly anticipated matchups in the quest for European glory.
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