It’s Neymar vs Ronaldo
Champions League last-16 draw pits Real Madrid against Paris Saint-Germain in clash of the big spenders
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid will continue their bid for a first European Cup treble in 40 years against Neymar’s Paris Saint-Germain after the big-spending duo were drawn together in a mouth-watering Champions League last-16 clash. Bidding for a hat-trick of titles in Europe’s elite club competition, Real paid a heavy price for not winning their group as they were drawn with the big-spending Parisians who were tipped as many people’s favourites ahead of Monday’s draw in Nyon. Five-time champions Barcelona will face English champions Chelsea, one of five Premier League clubs in the draw. Tottenham Hotspur, who topped their group ahead of Real Madrid, thanks to a 3-1 victory at Wembley, will face Serie A champions and last seasons’ runners-up Juventus. Manchester City, who clocked up a record 14th successive Premier League victory on Sunday, are listed as favourites after being handed a last-16 clash with Swiss club Basel. Five-time winners Bayern Munich, who finished below PSG in...
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