Champions League: PSG to face Real Madrid after UEFA redraws round of 16 fixtures

Updated : Dec 14, 2021 08:22
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After UEFA deemed the original draw void due to a technical error, Paris St Germain will now lock horns with Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 clash, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United will face Atletico Madrid.

The Spanish team was originally assigned to Portugees club Benfica, but will now face PSG's superstar offence of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar.

Only one of the eight matchups was identical in both processes: the defending champion Chelsea against Lille.

Also read: Barcelona's Sergio Aguero set to retire due to heart condition: reports

Bayern Munich will now face Salzburg, which is making its debut at this stage, rather than Atlético Madrid.
Liverpool was originally assigned to face Salzburg, but now face to Inter Milan.

The round of 16's first-leg matches will be played over two midweeks from Feb. 15-23 while the return games are from March 8-16.

UEFA Champions League round of 16 full schedule

15 February & 9 March
Sporting CP (POR) vs Manchester City (ENG)
Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) vs Real Madrid (ESP)

16 February & 8 March
Salzburg (AUT) vs Bayern (GER)
Inter (ITA) vs Liverpool (ENG)

22 February & 16 March
Chelsea (ENG) vs LOSC Lille (FRA)
Villarreal (ESP) vs Juventus (ITA)

23 February & 15 March
Benfica (POR) vs Ajax (NED)
Atlético (ESP) vs Manchester United (ENG)

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