The draw for the Champions League Round of 16 has been made. Here’s a quick look at the match-ups.
Arsenal vs Porto: This one seems fairly easy for Arsenal on paper. But it can prove tricky if they let themselves become too confident. Porto will rely on their solid defence. They will not get overawed.
Napoli vs Barcelona: Champions of their domestic leagues last season, they face off in this potentially fiery fixture. Both teams have been struggling to replicate their domestic and European form from last year. This one promises lots of surprises and some edge-of-the seat-football.
PSG vs Real Sociedad: This is one of the lightweight fixtures. PSG should be relieved that they are facing a relatively easy opponent in the Spanish club.
Inter vs Atletico: This is likely to be a match of attack against defence. Inter will look to progress with the help of their in-form attack, while Atletico will once again rely on defence.
PSV vs Dortmund: A fixture heavily favouring Dortmund, who topped the group of death. They will look to replicate the group stage form against a PSV side determined, but not too heavy on ammunition.
Lazio vs Bayern: This one seems loaded heavily in favour of Bayern. They will look to ease past Lazio, unless the Italian club springs a surprise for the Bavarian side.
FC København vs Man City: Arguably, the easiest fixture. Last season’s champions, City, could not have hoped for anything simpler. It’s a David vs Goliath match-up.
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig: The 14-time European champions go up against a Leipzig side that has given them plenty of problems in the past. So this is one to watch out for.
Matches on February 13 and March 5