Champions League: Atlético Madrid gears up for an English showdown in the Champions League

Atletico Madrid faces an English club in the round of 16 of the Champions League. Liverpool or Tottenham are in the crosshairs. Newcastle, on the other hand, could go head-to-head with a heavyweight like FC Barcelona or Chelsea. Bayer Leverkusen is gearing up for a showdown against Arsenal or Bayern Munich, while Bodø/Glimt is aiming for a clash with Manchester City or Sporting Portugal. Uncertainties remain with the playoff returns scheduled for Wednesday. The winner of the match between Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta Bergamo will also face a giant, either Arsenal or Bayern Munich. Galatasaray or Juventus will take on Liverpool or Tottenham. In France, PSG or AS Monaco will challenge FC Barcelona or Chelsea. Finally, Real Madrid or Benfica will have to overcome Manchester City or Sporting Portugal. The draw is set for Friday at noon in Nyon.