Man City to Face Real Madrid in Champions League Round of 16
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 fixtures for the 2025-2026 season have been confirmed, with Manchester City set to face Real Madrid once again. The draw was conducted at UEFA headquarters on February 27, overseen by UEFA Deputy General Secretary Giorgio Marchetti, with former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic assisting.
This matchup will be the sixth time these two clubs meet in a seven-season span, highlighting a developing rivalry. In their previous encounters, Manchester City has won five, drawn four, and lost six out of 15 matches, with a total of 29 goals scored.
The matches will take place over two legs on March 10-11 and March 17-18. Their last meeting in the 2023 semi-finals saw City win 4-0 in the second leg, while Real Madrid had previously overturned a deficit in the 2022 semi-finals.
The upcoming clash will continue the competitive history between these two football giants.
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