Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions League's last 16

Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.

27 Feb, 11:34 — 27 Feb, 11:41

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Why this matters

The UEFA Champions League is Europe's premier club football competition, and the draw for the last 16 marks the beginning of its highly anticipated knockout stages. These matchups pit the continent's top teams against each other in high-stakes two-legged ties, with the winners advancing towards the coveted final. Facing current holders like PSG or perennial contenders like Real Madrid immediately sets a challenging path for the competing clubs.

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ChelseaFootball Club Paris St-GermainDefending Champion Football Club Manchester CityFootball Club Real MadridFootball Club Champions LeagueFootball Competition

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First report: BBC · 27 Feb, 11:34|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 7m|Window: 7m

BBC27 Feb, 11:34First to report

Chelsea v PSG, Man City v Real & Newcastle v Barca in Champions League last 16

Yahoo27 Feb, 11:41Latest update