Latest updates from the 2018-19 Champions League round of 16 draw.
UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 draw will take place on Monday in Switzerland. Europe’s top clubs will learn their fate in the all-important first knockout stage of 2018-19 UEFA Champions League.
Group winners will be drawn to face a randomly-selected runner-up but there’s a couple of catches: you can’t face a team from your own nation, or a side you played in the group stage. Based on these rules, here's a breakdown of who could face who.
UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Possible Matchups
Ajax: vs Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Porto, Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid: vs Bayern Munich, Juventus, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Porto
Barcelona: vs Ajax, Liverpool, Lyon, Manchester United, Roma, Schalke
Bayern Munich: vs Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Lyon, Manchester United, Roma, Tottenham Hotspur
Borussia Dortmund: vs Ajax, Liverpool, Lyon, Manchester United, Roma, Tottenham Hotspur
Juventus: vs Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Lyon, Schalke, Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool vs Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Porto, Real Madrid
Lyon vs: Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Porto, Real Madrid
Manchester City vs Atletico Madrid, Schalke, Roma, Ajax
Manchester United vs Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Porto, Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain vs Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Roma, Schalke, Tottenham Hotspur
FC Porto: vs Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Lyon, Manchester United, Roma, Tottenham Hotspur
Real Madrid: vs Ajax, Liverpool, Lyon, Manchester United, Schalke, Tottenham Hotspur
AS Roma: vs Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Porto
Schalke: vs Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid
Tottenham Hotspur: vs Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Porto, Real Madrid
The UCL round of 16 clashes will take place in two legs. The first leg will be played next year on February 13, 14, 19 and 20, 2019. The second legs will take place on March 5, 6, 12 and 13.
1. UCL Draw: 4 team from Premier League
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All four Premier League teams are left in the pot, although Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham face a potential nightmare draw after finishing second in their respective groups.
Manchester City may have it slightly easier after topping their group, while Barcelona will be out to ensure that rivals Real Madrid do not win the trophy for a fourth consecutive year.
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2. UCL Draw: Who are the favourites
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Juventus and Barcelona are looking like the best side. Manchester City can surprise everyone too. Real Madrid will always have an outside chance.
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3. Champions League Draw: Schalke vs Manchester City
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Here's the first draw- Schalke vs Manchester City
Best possible draw for Manchester City. Leroy Sane will return to face his former side, and City will fancy their chances against a team sat 13th in the Bundesliga, and who finished second in probably the weakest group.
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4. Atletico Madrid vs Juventus
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Atletico Madrid vs Juventus
This match will see Cristiano Ronaldo return to Madrid to face old rivals Atletico.
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5. Manchester United vs PSG
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Manchester United vs PSG
What a match. Neymar vs Phil Jones. Kylian Mbappe vs Matteo Darmian. Sorry United fans.
However, PSG are known for underachieving in Europe and United may turn their season around by the time they meet.
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6. Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund
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Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund were the last European team to play at White Hart Lane, in the Europa League in 2016, and could be the first to play at Spurs' new ground, if it's ready.
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7. Lyon vs Barcelona
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Lyon vs Barcelona
Lyon won't be an easy opponent for Barcelona. However, the Spanish side will be favourites to win this one.
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8. Roma vs Porto
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AS Roma vs FC Porto
Both Roma and Porto will be happy with the draw. Roma made it to the semifinals last season and will be favourites to reach the quarter finals in this match up.
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9. Ajax vs Real Madrid
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Ajax vs Real Madrid
The Dutch and Spanish giants will take each other on in the knockout stages for the first time since the 1972/73 European Cup semi-final.
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10. Liverpool vs Bayern Munich
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Liverpool vs Bayern Munich
It will be Jurgen Klopp vs Bayern again. Klopp ended Bayern Munich's supremecy at while boss of Borussia Dortmund. Can he end their Champions League run with Liverpool?
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11. UEFA Champions League Draw: Round of 16
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The line ups for UEFA Champions League Round of 16:
Schalke vs Manchester City
Atletico Madrid vs Juventus
Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund
Manchester United vs PSG
Lyon vs Barcelona
Roma vs Porto
Ajax vs Real Madrid
Liverpool vs Bayern Munich
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