UEFA Champions League draw result, bracket: Liverpool vs. PSG, Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid lead the action
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.
Champions League draw: Liverpool face PSG; Real Madrid take on Atletico
Manchester City were the biggest name to crash out at that stage, with Real Madrid, who beat them 6-3 on aggregate, drawn to face rivals Atletico Madrid. That's one of two ties with teams from the same country as Bayer Leverkusen were put against Bayern Munich in an all-German contest.
Champions League draw: Liverpool, Arsenal discover round-of-16 opponents; analysis and reaction
The draw for the Champions League last 16 is complete with the tie of the round pitting Premier League leaders Liverpool against French champions Paris Saint-Germain. Holders Real Madrid face city rivals Atletico while the top two in the Bundesliga meet. By comparison, the likes of Arsenal and Barcelona have been handed favourable draws.
Real Madrid and Atletico can take something from Saturday's spirited 1-1 draw that keeps LaLiga's title race in the balance.
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