Twitter explodes as Barcelona v PSG tie takes center stage in UEFA Champions League draw

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw took place at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, as the best teams across the continent found out their opponents for the knockout stages. In what has been one of the most memorable seasons in the modern era, Bayern Munich came into the tournament as the defending champions and will look to emulate Real Madrid in retaining their European crown.

Hansi Flick's side were drawn against Serie A side Lazio, while Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are set to lock horns in the standout fixture of the Round of 16. Reigning UEFA Europa League champions Sevilla will take on Borussia Dortmund in another mouthwatering clash, as two exciting teams across the continent prepare to do battle on the European stage.

Real Madrid, who secured qualification to the knockout stages on matchday six, have been drawn against Serie A high-fliers Atalanta, while Premier League champions Liverpool face Julian Nagelsmann's RB Leipzig.

UEFA Champions League draw sees Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain clash in standout fixture

With Barcelona drawn against Paris Saint-Germain, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Brazilian international Neymar. The mercurial attacker won the competition with Barcelona in 2015 and was beaten in the finals earlier this year, as he continues to be linked with a return to the Camp Nou.

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi will also be a talking point ahead of the two-legged affair, with the Argentine superstar being linked with a sensational move to Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks.

As world football's most prestigious competition prepares to return in 2021, here are the best tweets after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw.

Round of 16 draw ✔️Which tie are you most excited for? 🤩#UCLdraw | #UCL pic.twitter.com/M6AqMYTygN

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 14, 2020

#YNWA @LFC #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/NZrrO7i1CR

— Thiago Alcantara (@Thiago6) December 14, 2020

Only two players have completed 20+ take-ons in the Champions League this season:◉ Lionel Messi (23)◉ Neymar (21)Neither have won it since they split up. #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/0RFWJypOWT

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 14, 2020

🚀 The last time @Cristiano Ronaldo faced Porto in the Champions League, he pulled this stunner out...@TheUnitedLink | #MUFC pic.twitter.com/lYG23pZlJP

— thesportsman (@TheSportsman) December 14, 2020

7 - The record between Chelsea and Atlético Madrid is even in their seven European encounters, both winning two games apiece (D3), with the Blues unbeaten the last time the two sides faced in the Champions League group stage in 2017-18 (W1 D1). Tight. pic.twitter.com/XrWwi7thf5

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 14, 2020

Table-topping teams in Champions League last 16: 0Table-topping teams in Europa League last 32: 13Includes leaders in PL, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1Hankook > Gazprom

— James Benge (@jamesbenge) December 14, 2020

2 - Frank Lampard scored and assisted in Chelsea's only home victory against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League (4-0 in October 2009). Super. pic.twitter.com/vLOkwsWkfd

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 14, 2020

Messi gets to meet his new PSG team mates for next season a few months early.

— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) December 14, 2020

Since 2013, Barça and PSG have met thrice in the Champions League knockout stages. The Blaugrana advanced on all three occasions. pic.twitter.com/xUqlteKEEc

— barcacentre (@barcacentre) December 14, 2020

RB Leipzig v Liverpool in the Champions League draw. Two clubs whose path to this point was shaped in part by the intelligence and passion of Gerard Houllier. Fitting.

— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) December 14, 2020

Chelsea got the worst possible draw. Atleti are such a difficult match up stylistically for them, will be incredibly tough for Chelsea to break down Atleti’s defensive structures. Ziyech will be the key man if Chelsea are to progress.

— TR (@TacticalRole) December 14, 2020

CityBayernAtleticoLiverpoolJuvePSGDortmundMadridOn the fence for Sevilla/Dortmund. What are everyone's predictions? https://t.co/iewNQoIIn7

— From The Stands (@FTStands_) December 14, 2020

The final 7️⃣ minutes of Barcelona's historic Nou Camp comeback against PSG 😱A night no football fan will ever forget! #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/I67vhluNYP

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) December 14, 2020

Genuinely how do City keep getting them draws? It’s mental.

— Graeme Kelly (@GraemeKelly1) December 14, 2020

So we are playing RB Leipzig in the CL which means it’s time for these two to step up pic.twitter.com/LKVtuQhuwq

— . (@tashaaa2000) December 14, 2020