Champion league: Old Friends, New War: Madrid and City Drawn Together Again.

 The Champions League knockout stage is set to deliver another heavyweight showdown, as Real Madrid and Manchester City were paired together in Friday's round of 16 draw. The familiar foes will meet in the knockout rounds for an unprecedented fifth consecutive season.

While league phase winners Arsenal and Liverpool were handed more favorable draws against Bayer Leverkusen and Galatasaray respectively, the spotlight once again falls on the burgeoning rivalry between the Spanish giants and the Premier League champions. Madrid has historically had the edge, winning three of their last four encounters, though City will be eager to flip the script in this latest chapter of their European saga.

In another marquee matchup, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Chelsea, setting up a rematch of the recent Club World Cup final. Elsewhere, a red-hot Barcelona, fresh off dismantling Qarabag in the playoffs, will look to continue their form against a high-flying Newcastle United side.

The draw, held at UEFA's headquarters, also set up a intriguing clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid, ensuring a stiff test for one of the six Premier League clubs hoping to advance to the quarterfinals.