At 19:00 Beijing time on December 13, the 2021-2022 Champions League Round of 16 draw ceremony was held in Nyon, Switzerland, resulting in Atletico Madrid PK Bayern, Manchester United colliding with Paris Saint-Germain, C Ronaldo and Messi will face each other again in the Champions League. Liverpool, Real Madrid and Chelsea drew good draws. The major Institutions in Europe opened the latest Champions League favorite list for the first time, and Manchester City ranked first.
Manchester City's opponent in the Champions League round of 16 is the last Europa League champion Villarreal, it should be said that the yellow submarine still has a certain strength, Guardiola's team is facing a lot of challenges. However, as we all know, every year Manchester City is a big favorite in the Champions League, with Guardiola coaching, coupled with a balanced squad structure and good offensive and defensive strength, the outside world still lists Manchester City as a big favorite.
Bayern are facing Atletico, la Liga's hardest team, in the Round of 16, and Simeone is very experienced in the Champions League and is good at playing knockouts. But this time they have to face Bayern, who has been seamlessly connected to the team in his first season at bay. This clash between Bayern and Atletico, the Bundesliga giants are obviously the more optimistic side, Bayern is only behind Manchester City in the title favorite list, while Atletico only ranks 10th.
The most interesting matchup in the Champions League round of 16 is undoubtedly Manchester United vs Paris, when the 34-year-old Messi will be PK again with the 36-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. C Ronaldo and Messi have changed clubs this season, compared to C Ronaldo in Manchester United to enter the state faster, but don't forget that this season Messi has 5 goals in the Champions League, coupled with Messi's side and two superstars Neymar and Mbappe blessing, C Ronaldo is a bit difficult to support in Manchester United.
Therefore, from the overall strength of the team to compare, Paris is obviously overpowering Manchester United, in the championship hot list Paris ranked 5th, Manchester United is not even as good as Ajax only ranked 8th, this season Manchester United experienced a change of coach, Lonnick can lead this team to what level, Red Devils fans have no bottom in their hearts.
Last season's Champions League champions Chelsea faced Lille in the round of 16, and it should be said that the signing luck is still good. Tuchel's side are still very solid this season and they will still be the favourites for the champions. However, in terms of external polls, Manchester City and Bayern are still the two teams with the highest demand for the title, which team in your mind will lift the Champions League trophy this season? Please let me know the answer in the comments section!