Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League Last 16 Draw Results Announced

Casey Halston

Published: February 27, 2026 7:21 AM ET

Manchester City will clash with Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League, marking their fifth consecutive encounter in this stage. Chelsea has drawn against the holders, Paris Saint-Germain. Newcastle, instead of facing Chelsea, will meet Spanish champions Barcelona.

Champions League Last 16 Draw Results

The draw features intriguing matchups for several top teams:

Manchester City vs Real Madrid
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain
Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen
Liverpool vs Galatasaray
Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid

Match Dates

The first leg matches are scheduled for March 10 and 11, while the second legs will take place on March 17 and 18. The full schedule will be released on Friday night.

Future Matchups

If Manchester City progresses past Real Madrid, they are expected to face either Bayern Munich or Atalanta in the quarter-finals. Should Chelsea eliminate PSG and Liverpool defeat Galatasaray, they will meet in the last eight. Arsenal, on the other hand, would play either Bodo/Glimt or Sporting if they overcome Bayer Leverkusen.

Fixture Challenges Ahead

Manchester City faces a grueling March schedule with challenging fixtures on the horizon. Between March 7 and 22, they will contend with key matches including:

Away match against Newcastle in the FA Cup
Two legs against Real Madrid
Premier League matchup with West Ham
Carabao Cup final against Arsenal

Newcastle’s schedule is equally daunting, with back-to-back fixtures against Manchester United, Barcelona, and Chelsea, among others.

Challenges for Chelsea

Chelsea appears to have one of the toughest paths in the Champions League. Progressing past PSG would lead them to face either Liverpool or Galatasaray in the next round. The potential semifinal opponents could include Real Madrid, Manchester City, Atalanta, or Bayern Munich.

Home Advantage in Knockout Stages

The top eight teams from the league phase will enjoy home advantage in the second leg of their round of 16 matches, a benefit extending to those teams in the quarter-finals. Arsenal and Bayern, the top two, will also have the home advantage in the second leg of potential semi-finals if they advance.