Champions League Draw Features Madrid Derby, Liverpool Faces PSG

The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw has produced exciting matchups, including a Madrid derby between defending champions Real Madrid and their local rivals Atletico Madrid. Bayern Munich will face Bayer Leverkusen in a rematch of last season's Bundesliga title race, while Premier League leaders Liverpool are set to clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona will take on Benfica, and Arsenal will meet PSV Eindhoven. The matches are scheduled to take place in March, with the first legs on March 4-5 and return fixtures on March 11-12. The draw has set the stage for potential quarterfinal matchups, including the possibility of Liverpool facing Aston Villa or Club Brugge, and the winner of the Madrid derby meeting either PSV or Arsenal. Overall, the knockout stage promises high-stakes action as Europe’s top clubs vie for supremacy.