Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and now, with the draw complete, the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table,

The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of European club football, and Real Madrid stands as its undisputed king with a record 14 titles. As the knockout stage unfolds, all eyes are on the Spanish giants to see if they can maintain their dominance.