Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

Manchester City won just three games in the league phase of the Champions League to end up in 22nd place, leaving them with an uphill battle to win their second European Cup

Pep Guardiola's side secured a place in the knock-outs with a 3-1 win over Club Brugge but will face a former champion in the next round.