Real Madrid drawn against the toughest possible opponent in the Champions League: See the fixtures

Real Madrid have been drawn against Manchester City in the Champions League playoff round, setting up a blockbuster tie between two of Europe's biggest clubs. The draw, conducted in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday, pitted the Spanish giants against Pep Guardiola's side in what is arguably the most challenging matchup possible.

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The two teams have become familiar foes in recent years, with their intense rivalry reaching new heights in recent seasons. This will be the fourth time in five years that Real Madrid and Manchester City have faced each other in the Champions League, highlighting the intensity of their rivalry.

Real Madrid drawn against Man City in Champions League playoff

Real Madrid will travel to the Etihad Stadium for the first leg, before hosting Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu for the return fixture. Both legs are scheduled to be played in February, with the exact dates to be confirmed.

The other playoff matchups include Celtic facing Bayern Munich, Brugge taking on Atalanta, Sporting CP against Borussia Dortmund, Feyenoord versus Milan, Brest against PSG, Monaco against Benfica, and Juventus against PSV Eindhoven.

This draw has undoubtedly set the stage for a thrilling Champions League campaign. With so many high-profile matchups on the horizon, football fans around the world can expect a thrilling few months of European football. As for Real Madrid, they face a stern test against a Manchester City side that is considered one of the favorites to win the competition.