Six writers from The Athletic analyse the draw for the Champions League last-16 ties and the road to Munich in May

The Madrid and German matchups were not possible in the old Champions League format where teams from the same country could not face each other in the round of 16. The new tennis-

The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal draws took place on Friday as Europe's leading soccer competition takes its final form for this season. The top eight teams from the league phase led by Liverpool and Barcelona qualified automatically for the round of 16 while eight teams have emerged from the knockout round playoffs which are part of this year's new format.

Liverpool have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16, while holders Real Madrid face local rivals Atlético Madrid.

Watch Champions League goals and best moments, plus reaction Real Madrid's win over Man City, and Liverpool go eight points clear in the Premier League.

Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of this season's Champions League while Friday's draw also threw up a showdown between reigning champions Real Madrid and their

The tie of the round will see Liverpool face French champions PSG while there will be a two-legged Madrid derby

Manchester City and Liverpool lock horns once again and this game is going to be so intriguing given the situations both teams are in. MORE — Preview, watch live, prediction for Man City v Liverpool Pep Guardiola’s City are reeling from their midweek defeat at Real Madrid which saw them knocked out of the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland remains a doubt for the Premier League match against Liverpool as he recovers from a knee injury, manager Pep Guardiola said Friday. Haaland hurt his right knee late in the 4-0 win over Newcastle in the league last weekend and didn't play in the 3-1 loss at Real Madrid on Wednesday,