Thirteen-time European winners Real Madrid have been drawn to face English champions Manchester City as the UEFA Champions League last 16 was confirmed in Nyon on Monday night.
The fixture pits two of the favourites for the continental title, with Real winning four of the past six European crowns while City have struggled in the competition despite their domestic domination.
The match-up means former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola will reacquaint with his former Clasico rivals Real Madrid too.
Reigning European champions Liverpool have been drawn against 2014 and 2016 runners-up Atletico Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus will be hot favourites when they take on Olympique Lyonnais, while Thomas Tuchel’s French champions Paris Saint-Germain will face German opposition against Borussia Dortmund.
German champions Bayern Munich will take on Frank Lampard’s Chelsea in an enticing clash which is a repeat of the 2012 decider.
Jose Mourinho’s pursuit of a third European crown with a different club will resume when last season’s beaten finalists Tottenham meet RB Leipzig>.
Lionel Messi’s Spanish La Liga winners Barcelona have been drawn against Gennaro Gattuso’s Napoli, while Atalanta will face Valencia in arguably the softest tie.
The first legs of the eight ties in the last 16 knockout round will be played on 18, 19, 25 and 26 February 2020.
Full draw:
Borussia Dortmund v Paris Saint-Germain
Tottenham v Red Bull Leipzig
