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\nThe draw for the first knockout stage of this year\u2019s Champions League has been made and it features some cracking ties. The all-too-predictable moment when Arsenal were drawn against European heavyweights Bayern Munich amused many online, but there are seven other ties to get into. Here we bring you a preview of what to expect in February and March.<\/p>\n

Manchester City vs. Monaco<\/h4>\n

Pep Guardiola\u2019s City side have quite a friendly draw, considering they finished second in their group behind Barcelona. Monaco aren\u2019t to be underestimated though as they eliminated a Spurs side, who\u2019ve beaten City this season. They\u2019re also flying high in Ligue 1. City will have to be in better form if they\u2019re to progress.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manchester City<\/p>\n

Real Madrid vs. Napoli<\/h4>\n

The defending champions haven\u2019t been knocked our prior to the quarter finals in four years, meaning that this is a potential banana skin for Real Madrid. Having said that, they do possess more individual quality through Ronaldo and Bale than their opponents and that should be enough to see them through.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Real Madrid<\/p>\n

Benfica vs. Borussia Dortmund<\/h4>\n

This has the potential to be an entertaining tie, albeit one with a predictable ending. Benfica will trouble Dortmund, but the German side are superior. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is fantastic on his day, and his talent alone will see his side qualify for the quarter finals.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Borussia Dortmund<\/p>\n

Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal<\/h4>\n

The inevitable happened and Arsenal topped their group, only to find a daunting trip to Bayern Munich ahead of them. The Gunners have played Germany\u2019s most successful side four times in the previous five campaigns and finished behind them in last season\u2019s group stage. Arsenal haven\u2019t progressed further than the last 16 stage in 7 years, but there\u2019s cause for optimism after a strong start to their campaign, coupled with Bayern failing to live up to expectations.<\/p>\n

Prediction:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Bayern Munich<\/p>\n

FC Porto vs. Juventus<\/h4>\n

Another tie which has an all too predictable ending to it. Porto are in financial ruin and desperately rely on Champions League money, but this will be the end of the line for them. Juventus are too strong domestically, leaving the Champions League their only real prize.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Juventus<\/p>\n

Bayer Leverkusen vs. Atletico Madrid<\/h4>\n

Leverkusen were draw specialists in the group, which is important to note if the tie comes down to away goals. But Atletico have reached two Champions League finals in recent years and know how to negotiate the latter stages of the competition. They topped their group, which also featured Bayern Munich and Antoine Griezmann is a game-changer.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Atletico Madrid<\/p>\n

Paris St. Germain vs. Barcelona<\/h4>\n

Like Arsenal and Bayern Munich, this will also represent the fourth time the two sides have met in the last five seasons. PSG have only won one of those fixtures however, back in the 2014\/15 group stage and they still finished behind Barcelona. The Parisian side aren\u2019t the force they were with Ibrahimovic leading the line; therefore their fortunes don\u2019t look like changing this time around.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Barcelona<\/p>\n

Sevilla vs. Leicester<\/h4>\n

This tie features a complete contrast in styles, pitching Leicester\u2019s counter attacking against Sevilla\u2019s high pressing game. Sevilla have to be careful that they don\u2019t play into Leicester\u2019s hands and this one could see the fairy tale continue for the Premier League champions.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leicester<\/p>\n

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