The draw of direct matches in the Champions League has reserved spicy matches, as the teams have pitted old opponents against each other. Liverpool will face Real Madrid once again, a repeat of last season's final, where the Madrid team triumphed in the end. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's men won 1-0 with a goal from Vinicius Junior.
Meanwhile, in terms of other matches, the reigning Premier League champions will face RB Leipzig. Pep Guardiola's team are clearly the favorites to win the match, but the Germans are not a team to be underestimated. Another interesting challenge will be the one between Tottenham and AC Milan. The Italians thus return after many years, to the elimination phase of the Champions League. The coach of Tottenham, Antonio Conte, knows the Reds and Blacks very well, considering his experience in Serie A. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich will face the French PSG, in a very strong match that promises spectacle.
The Italians of Naples will face the Germans of Frankfurt. The Neapolitans have been beaten just 1 time this season in all competitions, and the defeat came against Liverpool in the last match of the group stage. Looking at their fantastic form in the championship, the Italians are seen as favourites. Benfica meanwhile will face Club Bruges. The challenge is quite interesting, and despite the fact that the Portuguese are seen as favourites, the Bruges cattle are capable of producing surprises.
Shorteu has pitted Chelsea against the Germans of Borussia Dortmund. Coach Potter's men are seen as the favourites, but the match will undoubtedly be hard-fought.
Full list of matches:
- RB Leipzig vs Manchester City
- Club Brugge vs Benfica
- Liverpool vs. Real Madrid
- AC Milan vs Tottenham
- Frankfurt vs Naples
- Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea
- Inter Milan vs Porto
- Paris St-Germain vs Bayern Munich
