According to sources, Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16 for the fifth consecutive season. The Independent reports that the first leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid will be on Wednesday, March 11 at 8pm at the Santiago Bernabeu. The second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid will be on Tuesday, March 18 at the Etihad Stadium, as reported by The Independent.
The exact kick-off time for the first leg on March 11 is not confirmed, with some sources indicating 8pm. Manchester City beat Real Madrid 2-1 in Spain in December this season, with Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland among the scorers, according to The Independent. If Manchester City qualify for the quarter-finals, they will face the winners of Atalanta vs Bayern Munich, The Independent reports.
On Tuesday, March 17, Arsenal play Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea face Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester City play Real Madrid, all kicking off at 8pm GMT in England, as stated by The Independent. Arsenal and Manchester City will have the same preparation time before meeting in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, March 22, The Independent says. Arsenal were handed the most favorable draw of the six English sides, as they would not need to face PSG, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, or Liverpool before the final if they reach it, according to The Independent.
The outcome of the draw for the semi-finals if Manchester City advances remains unclear.