Updated On: 28 February, 2026 09:35 AM IST | Paris | Agencies
Real Madrid and Manchester City have been drawn against each other in the UEFA Champions League last 16 for the fifth consecutive season, with the Spanish giants hosting the first leg. City manager Pep Guardiola welcomed the draw, saying playing the best teams helps the club learn and improve. City had beaten Madrid 2-1 in the league phase earlier

Pep Guardiola
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League (UCL) knockout tie for the fifth season in a row after being drawn on Friday to play each other in the last 16.
“For our club, when you play against the best teams in the whole history of this competition, you learn and improve and are better for the future,” City boss Guardiola said.