Real Madrid to Face Manchester City or Celtic in Champions League Round of 16
After their 0-3 victory over Brest, Real Madrid has officially confirmed its next challenge in the Champions League: a knockout clash against either Manchester City or Celtic.
Madrid’s Champions League Path
Despite securing an important win in France, Madrid failed to qualify directly for the round of 16, finishing 11th in the standings. As a result, they must now play an additional knockout round:
📅 First leg: February 11/12 – Away
📅 Second leg: February 18/19 – Santiago Bernabéu
Who Will Madrid Face?
- Their possible opponents: Celtic Glasgow or Manchester City
- The unselected team will face Bayern Munich
- If Madrid advances, they could meet Bayer Leverkusen or Atlético Madrid in the next round
When Is the Draw?
📅 Date: Friday, 12:00 CET
📍 Where: UEFA Headquarters, Nyon
This draw will determine the round of 16 matchups, but the quarter-final path will remain unknown until next month.
Madrid now awaits its fate, knowing that a clash with Manchester City could be their toughest test yet.
