Manchester City have been drawn to face Real Madrid in the Champions League playoff round, the fourth season in a row that the two clubs have met in the tournament's knockout stages.

Footballer reporter John Bennett believes Real Madrid have "found form" and the chances Manchester City have been giving away recently will "be a real concern" when Pep Guardiola's side face the Spanish champions.

Kylian Mbappe had already won 17 trophies and scored 329 career goals before making his predestined move to Real Madrid. And he has started well enough.

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw made Friday for the knockout playoffs round in the UEFA Champions League: Atalanta (Italy) vs. Club Brugge (Belgium) – winner will play Lille or Aston Villa

Paris Saint-Germain finally showed it can shine in the Champions League without superstar Kylian Mbappé by rallying from 2-0 down in the second half to beat Manchester City 4-2 for a crucial victory.

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain each faces a shocking early exit from the Champions League for the first time in more than a decade.

Manchester United are favourites to sign Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes, but Real Madrid are keen on a deal for the Portuguese youngster.

There was clear evidence against Manchester City that Luis Enrique now has players better suited to delivering what he wants at PSG

It will be Real Madrid vs. Manchester City yet again in the Champions League — but never as early as this, and for the first time with a Kylian Mbappé vs. Erling Haaland matchup. Two heavyweights who struggled in the new eight-game league phase were the standout pairing Friday in the draw for the new knockout playoffs round.

Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly interested in signing a big Real Madrid star this summer and doesn't rule out making an approach for him in the current winter window.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s become a familiar sight in elite European soccer: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City. The Champions League's most engrossing rivalry in recent years will resume in a two-legged playoff next month to reach the round of 16.