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#3 Inter Milan vs Liverpool
This is an exciting Champions League Round of 16 clash between two immensely talented teams. Liverpool and Inter Milan are set to renew acquaintances in the competition after 14 years.
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Liverpool are the obvious favourites, having become the first English team to win all six Champions League group games in a season. However, by the time the first leg comes around, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane might not be available because of their participation in the African Cup of Nations.
The prolific duo could make it to the matchday squad. However, manager Jurgen Klopp might be hesitant to throw them into the deep end because of injury or fatigue concerns.
Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri have overcome the loss of key player from their Serie A title-winning team. Simone Inzaghi's team, with Edin Dzeko and Lautaro Martinez forging a formidable partnership up front, are atop the Serie A standings.
Liverpool won at the San Siro against AC Milan this season. However, Inter could cause them all sorts of problems. Should they win the first leg, then an upset will be on the cards.
Prediction: Inter Milan to beat Liverpool 4-3 on aggregate.
#2 Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United
This is another fixture that's going to happen after a long time. The two teams' topsy-turvy campaigns in the Champions League this season only adds to the thrill.
Manchester United have only Cristiano Ronaldo to thank for their progress in the Champions League this season. The talismanic No.7 has scored a few late goals to help secure key points.
Meanwhile, Atletico were bottom of Group B entering their final group game. However, a victory at Porto coupled with Milan's defeat at home to Liverpool helped them sneak through to the Round of 16.
The Spanish champions have been plagued by inconsistency this season, while the Red Devils are improving under interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
Moreover, Ronaldo is Atletico's kryptonite, having struck 25 times from 35 games against them. He has dealt the Rojiblancos many an European heartbreak, including a hat-trick in the Champions League Round of 16 two years ago. He might as well haunt them once again.
Prediction: Manchester United to beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 on aggregate.
#1 PSG vs Real Madrid
This tie is, hands down, the toughest and most unpredictable fixture in the Champions League Round of 16 this season.
On current form, Real Madrid are the favourites, having won their last ten games across competitions and unbeaten in their last 13. However, PSG have Messi, who has tormented Madrid in the past while at Barcelona, while Kylian Mbappe is also breathing fire at the moment.
Moreover, Sergio Ramos will also hope to prove a point or two against his former employers after leaving them this summer.
The first leg of this Champions League tie is still nearly two months away. So anything can happen between now and then in terms of form, fitness and, of course, Mbappe's potential Madrid move.
However, PSG are known to bottle big European games. Despite having a star-studded squad this time, they may find life difficult against the 13-time Champions League winners.
Prediction: Real Madrid to beat PSG 4-3 on aggregate.
