europeanfootball [European Football] Real Madrid and Manchester City are set to clash once again after being drawn together in the Champions League Round of 16.

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Friday’s draw confirmed yet another chapter in what has become one of Europe’s modern rivalries. City’s 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu during the league phase last December marked the sixth meeting between the two sides in the past seven seasons, underlining their recurring presence at the top of European football.

Elsewhere in the draw, several heavyweight encounters promise high drama. Liverpool will face Galatasaray in a league-phase rematch, while Chelsea and Tottenham take on defending champions Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid respectively. Arsenal have been paired with Bayer Leverkusen, avoiding a potential immediate quarterfinal clash with City ahead of their key domestic showdown in April. Meanwhile, surprise package Bodø/Glimt continue their remarkable run and will battle Sporting CP for a place in the quarterfinals.

The Round of 16 draw delivers blockbuster fixtures across the board, with Real Madrid vs Manchester City once again standing out as the headline tie.

Source: Champions League draw coverage / European football reports (inspired)