Champions League draw: Bayern Munich face Lazio in final 16

The solely two German golf equipment to have received the Champions League in its present incarnation can be favorites to progress to the quarterfinals after the last-16 attract Nyon, Switzerland, on Monday.

Bayern Munich, who final received the title within the 2019-20 season, will face Italian aspect Lazio of their two-legged tie, with the primary match in Rome and the return in Munich. Lazio are enduring a troublesome Serie A marketing campaign, sitting in eleventh place within the desk, however they certified from group E behind Atletico Madrid.

The Bundesliga’s different group winners, Borussia Dortmund, champions in 1997, will face Dutch aspect PSV Eindhoven. Under the steering of former Dortmund coach Peter Bosz, PSV have been in crimson sizzling home type, profitable all 16 of their Eredivisie matches thus far, whereas a draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal secured their passage within the final matchday of the Champions League group stage.

“We knew that we would continue to face difficult tasks,” mentioned Dortmund coach Edin Terzic. “We also know Peter Bosz very well from his time here. We’re looking forward to it. We have a great chance of advancing to the next round.”

The third German aspect in European soccer’s premier competitors, RB Leipzig, have been handed a more durable process nonetheless, after they had been drawn in opposition to Real Madrid. The Spanish giants have received this competitors extra occasions than anybody else and at present prime La Liga. 

Holders Manchester City have an easy trying draw in opposition to Copenhagen whereas Barcelona vs. Napoli appears the standout tie.

All first legs are to be performed in mid- to late February, with the return legs in early to mid-March.

Edited by Chuck Penfold