Champions League last 16 draw in full confirmed

The draw has taken place for the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League with four English sides still vying for glory.

All roads lead to Russia for the final at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg on May 28 with 16 sides now remaining after progressing through the group stages.

And the draw for the first set of knockout fixtures threw up some huge ties - including Manchester United against Paris Saint-Germain.

The game will see Cristiano Ronaldo take on Lionel Messi, whilst Mauricio Pochettino will also be in charge against the side he is favourite to take over at the end of the season.

Manchester City will take on Villarreal. Manchester United were originally drawn out to face the Spanish side but the tie was not allowed due to the teams being part of the same qualifying group.

Liverpool will face FC Salzburg, who have reached the knockout stages for the first time.

Reigning champions Chelsea were handed a tie with Lille having missed out on being seeded after finishing second in their group.

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But the tie between PSG and Manchester United certainly catches the eye with Ralf Rangnick now in charge at Old Trafford.

"I don't think it's a foregone conclusion," said Michael Owen on BT Sport. "In two months time, it could be a really close game."

"It'll be high intensity vs low intensity," declared Owen Hargreaves. "If they keep clean sheets, Ronaldo will score goals, you can guarantee that."

"I think they'll get better as the season goes on and they'll go close," said Joe Cole. "I think they'll beat Manchester United. It'll be a big one for [Mauricio] Pochettino. If you're a top manager, at that club, you've got to win tournaments like this."

The knockout stages will begin in February 2022.

The first legs of the last 16 are scheduled for February 15th-16th and 22nd-23rd, with the second legs taking place on March 8th-9th and 15th-16th. Kick-offs are at 8pm.

This season also sees the away goals rule scrapped, with all ties that are level after two-legs going to extra-time and then penalties if required.

UEFA Champions League last-16 draw

Benfica vs Real Madrid

Villarreal vs Manchester City

Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich

FC Salzburg vs Liverpool

Inter Milan vs Ajax

Sporting Lisbon vs Juventus

Chelsea vs Lille

Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester United