The UEFA Champions League last 16 is set to provide some thrilling encounters, notably for Liverpool, as they will meet the inform Ligue 1 giant, PSG. Meanwhile, 15-winner Real Madrid are looking to face a tricky battle against their city rival, Atletico.
Liverpool vs PSG is the Highlight in UCL’s Last 16
After pretty surprising results in the playoff round, which saw several favourites such as AC Milan and Juventus fail to quality, the last 16 are looking to give another excitement with plenty of shock as well, especially a big match between Liverpool and PSG.
The Reds might still be many people’s favourite to go through, but things will be far from easy, especially looking at both sides’ recent form. Despite still topping the Premier League standings, Arne Slot’s side have been struggling to win games in recent matches, winning just one of their last four games.
Meanwhile, PSG have been energized recently, especially following their 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the UCL’s previous round. That win, plus the arrival of Kvica Kvaratskhelia, seems to give a jolt of newfound energy to Luis Enrique’s men, who have won their last five Champions League matches in a row.
Real Madrid Set for Thrilling UCL Derby Against Atletico
Meanwhile, the defending champions, Los Blancos will be facing another stern test after eliminating Manchester City in the playoffs round. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are drawn against their city rival, Atletico for a two-leg tie that promised to be intensed.
Madrid have a good record against Los Rojiblancos in Europe, but nothing is guaranteed these days as anything can happen in this type of battle. Nevertheless, Ancelotti’s side will be high on confidence as their players have been hitting their form recently, especially Kylian Mbappe.
Here is the full schedule for the UCL 16 round :
PSG v Liverpool; Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid; Bayern Munchen v Bayer Leverkusen; Benfica v Barcelona; Feyenoord v Inter Milan; PSV v Arsenal; Borussia Dortmund v Lill OSC; Club Brugge v Aston Villa.
