Key Highlights
- Real Madrid will face either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League 16th round.
- The draw for the Champions League 16th round was held in Nyon, Switzerland at the European Football Heritage Museum.
- Real Madrid and Manchester City have previously faced each other twice in the same season this year.
- Manchester City won the match against Real Madrid 2-1 in Bernabeu during the current season.
The Draw: Excitement for Key Matches
The UEFA Champions League draw for the 16th round has set up several intriguing matchups, with Real Madrid and Manchester City being among the most anticipated encounters. The last time these two giants faced each other in the Champions League was in the previous season, where Manchester City emerged victorious at Santiago Bernabeu.
Historical Context: A Long-standing Rivalry
This is not the first time Real Madrid and Manchester City have crossed paths. Over the past four seasons, they have met twice each year, with Real Madrid securing three victories against Manchester City in 2021/22, 2023/24, and 2024/25, while only losing to them once in 2022/23.
Other Notable Matches
In the 16th round, there will also be classic encounters such as Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea, and Liverpool or Leverkusen vs. Atletico Madrid. The English teams are well-represented with six participants: Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Tottenham.
Final Round-Up
The first matches of the 16th round will take place on March 10-11, followed by the return legs a week later. The final will be held in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30, 2026.
The draw has created a lot of excitement among fans, with many eagerly awaiting the matches between these top-tier clubs. As always, the Champions League continues to provide thrilling moments and memorable encounters for football enthusiasts around the world.