MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s become a familiar sight in elite European soccer: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City. The Champions League's most engrossing rivalry in recent years will resume in a two-legged playoff next month to reach the round of 16.

Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has recently been in the spotlight due to several high-profile transfer rumours. In fact, a report from El Chiringuito TV revealed that last summer, Manchester City made