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The UEFA Champions League knockout stage is finally set, and English clubs have landed a mixture of dream and nightmare matchups that will keep fans on edge for the next few weeks.
Arsenal topped the entire league phase with a perfect record and earned what looks like the kindest draw on paper: a meeting with Bayer Leverkusen. The German side is talented and well-organised, but the Gunners will fancy their chances of progressing.
Chelsea, on the other hand, face an immediate heavyweight test against holders Paris Saint-Germain. The tie is a rematch of last summer’s Club World Cup final and promises fireworks. For Newcastle, a clash with LaLiga champions Barcelona offers a chance to test themselves against one of Europe’s most storied clubs.
Liverpool will get another shot at Galatasaray after losing to them earlier in the group stage, while Manchester City once again meet Real Madrid. That fixture already feels like a classic in the making after City’s narrow league-phase win in Spain.
Tottenham’s reward for a strong league-phase showing is a tough encounter with Atletico Madrid, where former player Conor Gallagher will line up against his old side.
First legs are scheduled for March 10 and 11, with returns a week later. These eight ties will decide which teams move closer to the Wembley final and give English football another chance to show its strength on the continent. Supporters know anything can happen once the big nights arrive under the lights.
