Champions League 2023-24: Everything you need to know about the round of 16

The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League returns this week with the start of knockout football following a two month break after the group games.

16 teams remain and will battle it out to try and dethrone Manchester City as Champions, with Guardiola's side also still in contention to lift the trophy and become back to back champions.

The remaining 16 teams are set to play the first of two legs in the round of 16 over the coming two weeks.

This week sees defending Champions Manchester City travel to Denmark to take on FC Copenhagen, whilst Champions League royalty Real Madrid are on the road to RB Leipzig on Tuesday, February 13th.

On Wednesday, Lazio host strong contenders Bayern Munich who have added more artillery to their attack by acquiring Harry Kane last summer. The last Champions League fixture of this week sees PSG take on Real Sociedad in Princes Park.

Manchester City are defending champions after Rodri's second half goal in the 2023 Champions League final was enough to see Guardiola's side lift their first Champions League trophy under his reign. They will continue their title defence against Copenhagen in the round of 16.

Last year's runners up Inter face stiff competition in their opening knockout stage draw against Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid.

Whilst 14 time winners Real Madrid will be hoping they can secure their 15th Champions League title after manager Ancelotti has appeared to have found the perfect blend of youth and experience in his squad with the likes of Vinicius JR, Jude Bellingham and Toni Kroos.

Besides City, Arsenal are the only Premier League side to advance to the elitist of European knockout stage football.  The Gunners face Porto in their opening knockout stage game next Wednesday, February 21.

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