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Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16

In this file photo taken on December 16, 2019, UEFA Champions League's ambassador Hamit Altintop holds the slip of Manchester City. City and Spain's Real Madrid have now been drawn together in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase for the sixth time since 2019-20.

What you need to know:

  • Man City and Real Madrid renew rivalry in Champions League
  • PSG to face Chelsea in repeat of Club World Cup final
  • Arsenal avoid heavyweights, face Bayer Leverkusen in last 16

NYON, Switzerland, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Manchester City and Real Madrid will renew their familiar rivalry after being drawn together in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase for the sixth time since 2019-20 following Friday's draw for the last 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals.

The two heavyweights have already crossed swords once this campaign, with City mounting a comeback to beat record 15-times European champions Real 2-1 in December's group stage match.