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The draw for the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League has taken place, with big clubs facing tough challenges in the next round. Manchester City will face underdog Leipzig, while Tottenham will take on AC Milan, Liverpool face Real Madrid, and Chelsea come up against Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, Europa League champions Frankfurt will face Napoli, and Inter Milan will take on FC Porto. The draw promises a thrilling display of football rivalries, with some former players facing their former clubs in the competition.
The UEFA Champions League knockout phase has been drawn as big clubs shape up for their incoming big tasks.
After a well-deserved knock-out phase secured by clubs in their various group stages, the UEFA officials, according to their rules have drawn clubs.
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Just as every single football fan expected, the pull bonded another phase of thrilling view of rivalry once more.
The UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Draw
Leipzig vs Manchester City
The underdogs, Leipzig will have a tole to climb amid the current peak of the English giants, Manchester City and their aspiration to clinch their first-ever UCL trophy.
Club Bruce vs Benfica
The two most underrated clubs were drawn and are expected to dominate the competition out of their weaknesses as assumed by the fans.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid
The 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League runner-up Liverpool will have to verge for an act of revenge so as to quench the dominance the white Angels have deployed on them over the years. Most specifically, Mohammed Salah will grace another opportunity to finally deploy nemesis on the champions.
AC Milan vs Tottenham
The English giants, Tottenham under the influence of Antonio Conte will set off to haunt AC Milan giants who are even hungrier to restore their lost glory.
Frankfurt vs Napoli
The Europa League Champions are thrilled to have experienced the beauty of UCL but were drawn with the insanely in-form Napoli.
Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea
Chelsea’s current bad form may even trigger fear and panic as they are set to face the German machines for the first time after over 10 years. Christian Pulisic and Aubameyang would also return to their former club in action with a Chelsea shirt.
Inter Milan vs FC Porto
The likes of Romelu Lukaku would be premiered by the fans against FC Porto as he has often professed his passion to clinch a Champions League trophy.
PSG vs Bayern Munich
Another thrilling display from Bayern Munich and PSG may occur as they were drawn together during the pull.
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