Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt

Summary

The Champions League round of 16 features marquee rematches including Real Madrid vs Manchester City and PSG vs Chelsea, alongside newcomers Bodø/Glimt hosting Sporting Lisbon in the Arctic Circle.

Key Points
  • The Champions League round of 16 starts with key rematches like Real Madrid vs Manchester City and PSG vs Chelsea.
  • Bodø/Glimt represents Norway at this stage for the first time in 29 years, hosting Sporting Lisbon in Arctic conditions.
  • Galatasaray and Newcastle participate in the round of 16 for the first time in over a decade and two decades respectively.
  • Mbappé is a doubt for PSG due to injury, while the rematch between Madrid and Manchester City features recent previous confrontations and star forwards Haaland and Mbappé.
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