Six writers from The Athletic analyse the draw for the Champions League last-16 ties and the road to Munich in May

Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain and reigning champion Real Madrid will play rival Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16, the draw revealed Friday in Nyon, Switzerland.

The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal draws took place on Friday as Europe's leading soccer competition takes its final form for this season. The top eight teams from the league phase led by Liverpool and Barcelona qualified automatically for the round of 16 while eight teams have emerged from the knockout round playoffs which are part of this year's new format.

Liverpool have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16, while holders Real Madrid face local rivals Atlético Madrid.

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Erling Haaland was left out of the Manchester City squad for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool after failing to recover from injury in time. The Norway international was an unused substitute against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday,

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland remains a doubt for the Premier League match against Liverpool as he recovers from a knee injury, manager Pep Guardiola said Friday. Haaland hurt his right knee late in the 4-0 win over Newcastle in the league last weekend and didn't play in the 3-1 loss at Real Madrid on Wednesday,

Spanish and European giants Real Madrid have already tied up a deal to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer.

Real Madrid are genuinely keen on signing Ibrahima Konate in the summer transfer window, with The Times reporter Paul Joyce revealing that he has heard “whispers” about Los Blancos’s interest in the Liverpool defender,