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The two-legged ties are to be played in early to mid-March.Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are to face Bayer Leverkusen in the round-of-16 of this year's Champions League. Germany's other team in Friday's draw,

The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal draws took place on Friday as Europe's leading soccer competition takes its final form for this season. The top eight teams from the league phase led by Liverpool and Barcelona qualified automatically for the round of 16 while eight teams have emerged from the knockout round playoffs which are part of this year's new format.

The Champions League last-16 draw threw up some mouth-watering matches with holders Real Madrid playing local rivals Atletico Madrid while Bayern Munich were drawn against Bundesliga title challengers Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been conducted on Friday. Current holders Real Madrid will take on rivals Atletico Madrid in the pick of the bunch. There will also be an all-Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw made Friday for the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League: Mar. 4-5 Aston Villa (England) or Club Brugge (Belgium) vs. Paris Saint-Germain (France) or Liverpool (England)

Six writers from The Athletic analyse the draw for the Champions League last-16 ties and the road to Munich in May

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will meet in the Champions League Round of 16, and the winner could meet Inter in the quarter-finals.

Liverpool have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16, while holders Real Madrid face local rivals Atlético Madrid.

Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 for a spot in the quarterfinals. Fans have shared their thoughts about the game.