UEFA Champions League 2017/18: Round of 16 draw analysis

Juventus v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final
The top 16 sides learnt their knockout stage today

#7 FC Basel vs Manchester City

Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk - UEFA Champions League
Manchester City are the team to beat this season

The Swiss side could not have asked for a more tougher fixture than this as the team from Basel will fight over two legs against probably the most in-form side in the world. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are on a roll this season and except a surprising blip against Shakhtar Donetsk in the final group game, they have looked imperious.

FC Basel have levelled with their best ever display in the Champions League whereas Manchester City are looking to better their 2015/16 haul of reaching the final four. Basel have proved to be more than a handful for English sides in the previous few years (they beat Manchester United 1-0 this season at home) but this City side are expected to brush them aside with ease.

Predicted winners: Manchester City (Duh!?)

Head to Head: The first competitive meeting between the two sides.

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