Champions League Last 16 Draw: Liverpool Face PSG as Arsenal Meet PSV

The UEFAChampions League last 16 draw has set up some thrilling encounters, with Premier League leaders Liverpool drawn against French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will face Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, and Aston Villa take on Club Brugge. Defending champions Real Madrid will go head-to-head with city rivals Atletico Madrid, while Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will clash in an all-German showdown.

With several heavyweight fixtures lined up, football fans across the globe can expect high-intensity clashes as Europe’s elite clubs battle for a place in the quarter-finals. The two-legged ties will take place on 4-5 March and 11-12 March, with Kenyan time adjustments provided below.

Liverpool vs PSG: A Battle of European Powerhouses

Liverpool will face PSG for the first time since the 2018-19 group stage, where the Reds went on to lift their sixth European title. With Kylian Mbappe leading the French side and Mohamed Salah spearheading Liverpool’s attack, this tie promises fireworks. The winner of this encounter will play either Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the quarter-finals.

• First leg: 5 March (11:00 PM EAT)
• Second leg: 11 March (11:00 PM EAT)

Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven: Gunners Eye Quarter-Final Spot

Arsenal will be looking to progress past the last 16 as they face PSV Eindhoven, a side they are familiar with from previous European encounters. If Mikel Arteta’s men succeed, they will meet either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the last eight.

• First leg: 4 March (11:00 PM EAT)
• Second leg: 12 March (11:00 PM EAT)

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Madrid Derby on the European Stage

Real Madrid, fresh off their elimination of Manchester City, now face their fierce city rivals, Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos, with 15 Champions League titles, will be aiming to continue their dominance, while Diego Simeone’s side will be eager to cause an upset.

• First leg: 4 March (11:00 PM EAT)
• Second leg: 12 March (11:00 PM EAT)

Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen: German Giants Clash

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich will battle an in-form Bayer Leverkusen side in an all-German affair. With both teams boasting attacking firepower, this promises to be a high-scoring encounter.

• First leg: 5 March (11:00 PM EAT)
• Second leg: 11 March (11:00 PM EAT)

Other Last-16 Fixtures

• Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
  • First leg: 4 March (9:45 PM EAT)
  • Second leg: 12 March (11:00 PM EAT)
• Borussia Dortmund vs Lille
  • First leg: 4 March (11:00 PM EAT)
  • Second leg: 12 March (9:45 PM EAT)
• Feyenoord vs Inter Milan
  • First leg: 5 March (9:45 PM EAT)
  • Second leg: 11 March (11:00 PM EAT)
• Benfica vs Barcelona
  • First leg: 5 March (11:00 PM EAT)
  • Second leg: 11 March (9:45 PM EAT)

With the road to munich heating up, these last-16 clashes will be crucial in determining who remains in contention for European glory. Fans across Kenya and beyond can look forward to some unforgettable nights of football.