UEFA may face Champions League draw chaos with Liverpool and Man City

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Liverpool and Man City will discover their round of 16 opponents when the Champions League draw takes place on Friday. 12:39, Wed, Feb 25, 2026 Updated: 12:39, Wed, Feb 25, 2026 The Champions League draw takes place on Friday (Image: Getty)UEFA could be facing a couple of days of chaos, involving Liverpool and Manchester City, if Friday’s Champions League draw works out in a certain way.

The Premier League clubs are in the round of 16 draw, having automatically qualified from the group stage.They will discover their opponents when the draw takes place on Friday, following the conclusion of the knockout play-off stage. Real Madrid currently lead that tie 1-0 on aggregate.Liverpool will face one of three teams in the Champions League round of 16 (Image: Getty)For both sides, the first leg will be played away from home.

With Liverpool possibly being drawn against Atletico Madrid, and City having the possibility of facing Real Madrid, it means both sets of fans could be in the Spanish city at the same time.If it is the case, and given the recent rivalry between both teams, it means that extra provisions may have to be put in place by UEFA and the local police force. But Liverpool took advantage of Pep Guardiola’s side falling away last season to win their 20th league title.Both will also be looking to add to their Champions League titles this season.