A few tournaments for teams to fight for a quarterfinal place have surprised the audience following the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws.
Top Rivals to Watch
Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid
The Madrid Derby always guarantees fireworks when held in a Champions League contest. Most successful club in the tournament Real Madrid face Atlético, trained by Diego Simeone, in a high-stakes contest.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool
Two attacking powerhouses clash as Kylian Mbappé leads PSG against Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. Both teams have the firepower to go deep into the tournament.
Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen
A Bundesliga fixture that tests the wisdom of Bayern Munich against the lively band of Leverkusen. Thomas Tuchel up against Xabi Alonso in a tactical battle.
Barcelona vs Benfica
Barcelona are trying to reclaim their status in European club football and will have to get passed the resilient Benfica side, so they have caused some upsets in some previous competitions.
Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven
Arsenal will be back among the Champions League knockouts with a match against PSV, a side they faced in the group stages. The Gunners will aim to impose their Premier League form on the European stage.
Borussia Dortmund vs Lille
With young warriors from Dortmund playing against Lille’s austere line of defense, this one gets interesting.
Feyenoord vs Inter Milan
It could be a hard test for the Dutch champions Feyenoord, who carry last year’s finalists Inter Milan into battle.
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa’s resurgence into the European competitions sees them mistake themselves on Belgian side Club Brugge, which could be an unpredictable tie.
What next?
With these mouth-watering affairs, the Champions League bids an unforgettable time. Which team will safely reach the heights of glory? Fans most impatient to find out!