Champions League last-16 draw: Manchester City face Real Madrid, Chelsea get PSG

Guardian Sport

by Louise Taylor

February 27, 2026

Newcastle v Barça; Liverpool get Galatasaray rematch Spurs take on Atlético Madrid; Arsenal meet Leverkusen The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League has thrown up some intriguing heavyweight clashes. If Manchester City’s meeting with Real Madrid is arguably foremost among them, Chelsea’s meeting with the holders, Paris Saint-Germain, and Newcastle’s duel with Barcelona are certainly not lacking in glamour. Liverpool will return to Istanbul as part of a tricky engagement with Galatasaray – Arne Slot’s side lost 1-0 in Turkey during a league-phase meeting in September. Meanwhile, a Tottenham side likely to be prioritising Premier League survival will meet Atlético Madrid. Arsenal face an ostensibly favourable tie against Bayer Leverkusen. Continue reading...

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/27/2026