Friday's draw on CBS Sports Golazo Network detailed the start to the path to the Champions League final at Munich's Allianz Arena on May 31, resolving the next round of matchuops though team's ultimate paths remain unsettled. Teams ranked ninth through 16th at the end of the league phase were seeded and drawn against one of the unseeded teams.

The top eight teams from the group stage await their challengers, including Manchester City and Real Madrid, who are set for a thrilling encounter. Manchester City vs Real Madrid:

Manchester City scored three second half goals to come back from the brink of elimination and advance to the UEFA Champions League’s inaugural knockout round playoffs following a thrilling 3-1 victory over Club Brugge on Wednesday night.

Now, following the last-16 play-off round draw on Friday morning, it has been confirmed that Manchester City will face Real Madrid across two legs for a place in the last-16, with

United States men's national team striker Ricardo Pepi continues his scoring tear with a goal against Liverpool in the Champions League to give PSV the win. Savinho has given Manchester City life in the Champions League. His goal gives Man City a two-goal cushion over Brugge.

Martin Green has locked in his best bets for Wednesday's Manchester City vs. Club Brugge UEFA Champions League match on Paramount+

Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League League phase, the draw for the Champions League knockout playoff round took place today. Clubs that finished in the top eight of the 36-team Champions League group table progressed directly to the last 16.

Manchester City and Real Madrid lock horns once again in the Champions League. Last season, City were beaten on penalties by Madrid at the quarter-final stage, with Real eventually going all the way and lifting the trophy at Wembley that June.

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.

Real Madrid confirmed a huge injury blow which will severly affect head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for this month’s Champions League clash with Manchester City.