This Monday (18), UEFA drew the matches for the round of 16 of the 2023/24 Champions League, following a draw at the entity’s headquarters, in Nyon, Switzerland.
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The most balanced clash promises to be between Inter Milan, runner-up last season, and Atlético de Madrid. Defending champions Manchester City face Copenhagen.
As a result, there were two restrictions for this round of 16 draw: teams that came from the same group could not face each other, as well as teams from the same country.
From the quarters onwards, there are no more restrictions: all teams can cross paths, with the path defined through a new draw (March 15).
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The 16 teams were divided into two pots. In pot 1, there were those who classified themselves as leaders in their groups. In 2, the runners-up in each bracket.
It’s good to remember that the teams on the left in the list below play first at home in these round of 16 duels. Whoever is on the other side decides at home.
Porto x Arsenal
Napoli x Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain x Real Sociedad
Inter de Milão x Atletico de Madrid
PSV x Borussia Dortmund
Lazio x Bayern de Munique
Copenhagen x Manchester City
RB Leipzig x Real Madrid