Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Man United draw PSG in Champions League

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Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain will meet in the Champions League for the third time in four seasons after being paired together in Monday’s draw for the last 16.

PSG will be at home in the first leg in February in a tie that will see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo renew their rivalry.

Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich were drawn together in the other standout tie, while holders Chelsea will face French champions Lille. Liverpool will face RB Salzburg, while Man City will come up against Villareal as the English clubs look favourites to progress.

Last 16 match-ups in the UEFA Champions League following Monday’s draw:

Benfica (POR) v Real Madrid (ESP)

Villarreal (ESP) v Manchester City (ENG)

Atletico Madrid (ESP) v Bayern Munich (GER)

RB Salzburg (AUT) v Liverpool (ENG)

Inter Milan (ITA) v Ajax (NED)

Sporting Lisbon (POR) v Juventus (ITA)

Chelsea (ENG) v Lille (FRA)

Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) v Manchester United (ENG)

First legs to be played on February 15-16 and February 22-23 and second legs on March 8-9 and March 15-16

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Dean Workman