Arsenal and Man City Discover Round of 16 Opposition in UEFA Champions League

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Arsenal and Manchester City have drawn Porto and Copenhagen respectively in Round of 16 in 2023-24 UEFA Champions League.

Mikel Arteta’s Gunners will look to reach the Quarter-Finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2009-10 season, but face a difficult test against Porto who finished second in Group F following a dramatic 5-3 home win over Shakhtar Donetsk in their final group match.

Pep Guardiola’s Man City continue their title defence with a tricky clash against Copenhagen – who stunned Manchester United and Galatasaray to advance beyond Group A, with the Danish team playing the first leg at home.

Elsewhere, last season’s Quarter-Finalists, Napoli will face five-time champions, Barcelona in a blockbuster tie.

PSG’s reward for surviving a difficult Group F is a tie against Group D winners, Real Sociedad, whilst Group F winners – Borussia Dortmund will face PSV Eindhoven.

Lazio will look to cause a giant killing as they face unbeaten Group A winners, Bayern Munich.

RB Leipzig will look to advance beyond the Round of 16 for just the second time but face a difficult task against Group C winners, Real Madrid.

Inter Milan will meet Atletico Madrid in an intriguing matchup between the Serie A leaders and top-four La Liga club.

First legs of the Round of 16 ties will be played across the midweeks of 13-14 and 20-21 February, with reverse legs following in the midweeks of 5-6 and 12-13 March respectively.

Team 1 v Team 2
FC Porto v Arsenal
Napoli v Barcelona
PSG v Real Sociedad
Inter Milan v Atletico Madrid
PSV Eindhoven v Borussia Dortmund
Lazio v Bayern Munich
Copenhagen v Manchester City
RB Leipzig v Real Madrid

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