Man City vs Real Madrid headlines UCL play off draws, Chukwueze's Milan get favourable tie

The keenly anticipated Champions League knockout rounds have been drawn, and as expected, the playoffs will feature some of the biggest clubs in the world.

Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter, Atletico Madrid, Lille, Bayer Leverkusen, and Aston Villa, which finished 1st to 8th in the League phase, have all sealed places in the round of 16. They will wait for the results of the playoff rounds to confirm their opponents for the next round.

Manchester City's fate of facing a Pot 1 side was cast due to their league phase finish. On the other hand, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich could face the Cityzens or Celtics. The Bavarians got the more favourable tie as the LALIGA champions drew Pep Guardiola's struggling charges.

The Serie A sides Milan, Juventus and Atalanta also secured draws in which they entered as favourites. PSG and Brest will play an all-french tie, while fellow Ligue 1 side Monaco drew Benfica. Celtic vs Bayern Munich and Sporting CP vs Dortmund are the remaining ties in the round.