UEFA Champions League draw: Messi and Ronaldo set for showdown




After missing out on the previous round, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will both be in action in the Champions League knockout stages this season after their respective teams, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, were drawn together in the last 16.
The two superstars have been the standout performers in Europe for the last 15 years, and their rivalry has been one of the most captivating aspects of the modern game.
They have met on several occasions in the Champions League, most notably in the 2009 final when Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0.
But their paths have not crossed in the competition since 2011, when Real Madrid knocked out Barcelona in the semi-finals.
The draw means that the two players will now face each other again in the Champions League, and it is sure to be one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the season.
Ronaldo is the Champions League's all-time top scorer with 140 goals, while Messi is second with 125 goals.
Both players are still capable of producing moments of magic, and it would be no surprise if they were to score the decisive goals in this tie.
Of course, there is more to this tie than just Ronaldo and Messi. Manchester United are a team on the up under Erik ten Hag, while PSG are one of the favorites to win the competition.
The match will also be a test of wills between two of the best managers in the world, ten Hag and Christophe Galtier.
It is sure to be a fascinating tie, and it is one that will not disappoint.
In other matches, Bayern Munich will face Real Madrid in a rematch of last season's semi-final, which Real Madrid won 3-2 on aggregate.
Manchester City will face RB Leipzig, while Chelsea will face Borussia Dortmund.
The first legs of the last 16 will be played on February 14 and 15, with the second legs on March 7 and 8.