Champions League Last 16 Draw: Arsenal Face Porto, Manchester City Play Copenhagen, Barcelona Meet Napoli
The anticipation for the UEFA Champions League last 16 escalated as the draw revealed thrilling matchups, with defending champions Manchester City gearing up to face Copenhagen and Arsenal squaring off against Porto.
In a clash of champions, La Liga and Serie A titans, Barcelona and Napoli, are set to renew their rivalry on Europe’s grandest stage. Unseeded Paris Saint-Germain, keen to secure their first Champions League trophy, sidestepped heavyweights and will take on Group D winners Real Sociedad.
Despite ongoing rumours of discord behind the scenes at PSG, the French powerhouse, led by the formidable Kylian Mbappe, enters the encounter as the favourite against Real Sociedad.
Last season’s runners-up, Inter Milan, continue their impressive form in a competitive Italian season and are slated to face Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, a team with its own league ambitions.
PSV Eindhoven is set to clash with German side Borussia Dortmund, while Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich will go head-to-head with Lazio.
The first legs of these highly anticipated matchups are scheduled for February 13-14 and 20-21 of the upcoming year, with the return matches set for March 5-6 and 12-13. Football enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting these showdowns that promise to deliver intense competition and memorable moments in the quest for Champions League glory.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16 DRAW
Porto v Arsenal
Napoli v Barcelona
PSG v Real Sociedad
Internazionale v Atletico Madrid
PSV Eindhoven v Borussia Dortmund
Lazio v Bayern Munich
Copenhagen v Manchester City
RB Leipzig v Real Madrid
