A re-draw for the Champions League last 16 has pitted Manchester United against Atletico Madrid after Ralf Rangnickβs side had initially been drawn to face Paris Saint-Germain.
A surprise turn of events saw the initial last-16 draw declared void after what UEFA called a "technical error" involving Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United.
The re-draw took place three hours later, and Liverpool now face Serie A champions Inter Milan, Chelsea drew Ligue 1 winners Lille - having done so in the first draw as well - while Manchester City will take on Sporting Lisbon.
United looked to have been offered the biggest reprieve after drawing PSG in the initial draw, but a meeting with Atletico in European competition since 1991 will still be a stern test for Ralf Rangnick's side.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid will perhaps feel the most aggrieved, they were drawn against Benfica in the morning but will now face PSG instead.
Champions League last-16 draw
Salzburg vs Bayern Munich
Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City
Benfica vs Ajax
Chelsea vs Lille
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United
Villarreal vs Juventus
Inter Milan vs Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid
When are the last-16 ties?
The last-16 ties will be split across different weeks, with the first legs taking place on February 15-16 and February 22-23.
The second legs are then on March 8-9 and March 15-16.
How UEFA's Man Utd gaffe prompted re-draw
The Champions League draw was conducted in Nyon by UEFA deputy general secretary, Giorgio Marchetti, and UEFA head of club competitions, Michael Heselschwerdt, with the help of special guest Andrey Arshavin.
Eight balls representing eight runners-up were in one bowl, while eight group winners were in individual pots.
Every winner was to be drawn against a runner-up from a different group and football association.
Heselschwerdt confirmed that the draw process would see one runner-up drawn from the runners-up pot. A computer would then indicate which winners could be drawn against them. Balls containing the names of eligible opponents would be placed together into another bowl, from which one eligible group winner would be drawn and paired with the runner-up.
How the draw farce unfolded...
Draw starts: Benfica are the first team drawn from the runners-up pot - and subsequently paired with Real Madrid.
Villarreal error: Villarreal are drawn from the runners-up pot as Marchetti said: "Villarreal can be paired against all the other seven teams". Arshavin draws Man Utd from the pot of eligible opponents, prompting Marchetti to correct his earlier assertion and say: "This is not possible because Man Utd were in the group so we need to do another one."
Apology: Arshavin instead draws Manchester City but Marchetti apologises for "the technical issue that our draw is experiencing" as a delay occurs in City's name appearing on screen as Villarreal's opponents.
Man Utd missing: Atletico are drawn from the runners-up pot as Marchetti says: "The possibilities are all except Liverpool, who were in the same group, and Manchester United; Manchester United have already been drawn." Manchester United have not already been drawn but Heselschwerdt appears to pick Liverpool and miss picking Man Utd when placing balls representing Atletico's eligible opponents into the bowl. Arshavin draws Bayern to face Atletico.
Draw concludes: The rest of the draw is concluded, with Liverpool drawn against Salzburg and Man Utd eventually drawn against PSG.
Re-draw? The draw concludes but reports emerge of clubs immediately questioning the draw. Sky Sports News contacts UEFA about the possibility of a re-draw.
Draw void! UEFA admits a "technical problem with the software of an external service provider that instructs the officials as to which teams are eligible to play each other" caused a "material error" and declares the draw void, to be re-done later on Monday afternoon.
What are the key dates?
Last 16 first legs: February 15/16/22/23
Last 16 second legs: March 8/9/15/16
Quarter-final & semi-final draw: March 18
Quarter-final first legs: April 5/6
Quarter-final second legs: April 12/13
Semi-final first legs: April 26/27
Semi-final second legs: May 3/4
Final: May 28 - Gazprom Arena, Saint Petersburg
Emmyjrs
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When Salzburg realize they've been moved from Liverpool to Bayern.πππππ
Geostorm2021
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Casemiro when he fouls Messi during the Champions League and sees Sergio Ramos coming up to fight him
MrKlaus
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United fans after realizing they won't play PSGπππ
Nandha77
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Chelsea fans right now We doesn't face Bayern
JEREMY_BENZ
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City Always Get The Easiest Draws.
Ikhaniq23
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Ramos when he about to tackle Benzema π
MohammedRaheem
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all I want is Liverpool Vs PSG
footballfr3ak
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Manchester United fans after avoiding PSG be like [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
tripleo
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Barcelona fans going to meet uefa for UEL redraw
ConnyBio
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So shall it continue
Carlos_Russ
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Atletico will face Man United
Yodeilsuyz
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We still want Benficaπ
frankieij
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Me as a Chelsea fan watching the draw again and seeing Chelsea redraw Lille
AjisolaOluwatuyi06
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whatever you do in this life never let anything or anyone related to Arsenal take part
SunDeshAcharya
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Salzburg fans be like,π¦πππ
MrKlaus
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Chelsea fans after getting Lille againππ
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Zomakmnost
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When Salzburg realize they've been moved from Liverpool to Bayern.πππππ
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nothing changed, they will be playing against the Reds
BoywithBellyFAT
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When Salzburg realize they've been moved from Liverpool to Bayern.πππππ
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They were going to be thrashed anyways[Crylaugh]
MiaSanMiaReligion
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When Salzburg realize they've been moved from Liverpool to Bayern.πππππ
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nothing changes really
votckmost
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they reached UCL finals against Bayern Munich last 2 yrs and semis Last season, nice try
How many times do you want to hear that you don't belong here
ChelseaBoi7
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Chelsea fans right now We doesn't face Bayern
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nobody wants to face Bayern first round, just keep quiet barca fan and wait for the europa league draw lol
ChelseaBoi7
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United fans after realizing they won't play PSGπππ
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I'd take psg over atleti any day
simte
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United fans after realizing they won't play PSGπππ
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lol psg were lucky π
Pratik777starlord
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Manchester United fans after avoiding PSG be like [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
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without Ronaldo..they have beaten psg....Bruh you lack awareness of records...!!!
kaushik29
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United fans after realizing they won't play PSGπππ
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Like, seriously? Psg was more easy than Atletico
Vicky5
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Manchester United fans after avoiding PSG be like [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
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why you're so obsessed with Ronaldo? get some life kid
dababiloty
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When Salzburg realize they've been moved from Liverpool to Bayern.πππππ
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Liverpool is still stronger than Bayern
DonatusAdayi
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Messi was scared to face me so he cried and told UEFA to change the draws
favyaz
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king coming against his throne π₯π₯π₯
micfaradei
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City Always Get The Easiest Draws.
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You are right for several years they always get the easiest draw yet can win it. Even in Carabao cup they are always getting the easiest
ELIKEMSAM
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What exactly are Barcelona fans doing at Champion League pairing... what's their business here..? π
Dobdoprz
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United fans after realizing they won't play PSGπππ
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Awooo... what a badluck...we could have fought with PSG...
faobciklns
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Poor Salzburg
highesty7
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Deci26
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Abrahamovic to Uefa right nowπππππ
Captainadi00000
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Chelsea fans right now We doesn't face Bayern
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You doesnβt know english
nkc123
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Casemiro when he fouls Messi during the Champions League and sees Sergio Ramos coming up to fight him
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Give this man Comment dΒ΄orππ
FootballChief
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Barca fans waiting to see Barcelona in the redraw
BenChillwell
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Chelsea fans right now We doesn't face Bayern
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If all our player are fully fit not even Bayern can stand against Chelsea.. you can ask Real Madrid or Liverpool what will done to them when our player are fit
Prasanth Kumar
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United fans after realizing they won't play PSGπππ
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PSG were lucky to avoid CR7 so early
shakinson
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United fans after realizing they won't play PSGπππ
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psg is more easy then atletico
Madridfangirl
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they reached UCL finals against Bayern Munich last 2 yrs and semis Last season, nice try
We have 13 UCLs
Greatness142
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Barca vs who?? ooh sorry i forgot π