The Champions League last-16 draw threw up some mouth-watering matches with holders Real Madrid playing local rivals Atletico Madrid while Bayern Munich were drawn against Bundesliga title challengers Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

Six writers from The Athletic analyse the draw for the Champions League last-16 ties and the road to Munich in May

Bayern Munich will face big German rivals Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid will meet neighbours Atletico Madrid in blockbuster Champions League last 16 encounters following Friday's draw. English league leaders Liverpool will take on French tabletoppers Paris Saint Germain over two legs while Barcelona meet Benfica in March.