Cristian psg kit in dream league o Ronaldo and Lionel Messi denied Champions League showdown as last-16 draw declared void by UEFA after mistake
December 13, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been denied a stunning showdown in the Champions League, after UEFA declared Monday’s last-16 draw void after a botched first attempt.
The competition’s top two leading goalscorers of all-time, considered the best players of the modern era, were due to continue their long rivalry in a mouthwatering clash… until they weren’t.
All eyes were on Monday morning’s draw, with Messi and Ronaldo fans hoping the footballing gods would act to pit the GOATs up psg women's shirts against each other for the 36th time in their careers.
And, remarkably, they got their wish, with Manchester United drawn to play Paris Saint-Germain in the knockout stages for the third time in four seasons.
However, the draw was psg third jersey shrouded in confusion and controversy, as United were earlier drawn to face Villarreal – a tie which should have been impossible as they were in the same group.
There were also suggestions United were not selected for the pot to face Atletico Madrid – which was highlighted in a video that soon went viral on social media.
Claims followed t psg training shirts for sale hat United and Atletico Madrid both contacted UEFA to contest the draw, with the governing body later admitting a mistake had been made.
The draw was then voided, with an announcem messi signed argentina jersey ent that it would be made again at 2pm GMT.
It means neutral fans hoping to see two of the game’s greatest ever players face each other again will have to wait for the next edition of their famous rivalry.
Their hope is not completely over, though, as the legends could meet later in the competition if both teams progress.
Meanwhile, there could be angry fallout from the likes of Liverp psg shirt shop ool, Chelsea and Man City, who messi psg t shirt were all handed favourable ties in the initial draw.
Chelsea avoided Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Ajax by drawing Lille, while Liverpool got RB Salzburg and Man City were due to face Villarreal.
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All four Premier League clubs progressed through to the knockout stages, although Chelsea were the only English side failing to top their group.
It means the Blues could be dealt a much tougher game when the draw is made again.
Defending European champions Chelsea face a tougher dra psg messi away jersey w after Zenit St Petersburg snatched a last-minute equaliser in a 3-3 draw with the Blues last week.
While Lille won Ligue 1 last season, they were the best-case scenario on current form, while Liverpool and Man City managed to avoid reigning domestic champions such as Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and PSG.
As Man United discovered, top spot was no guarantee of a favourable route.
However, there is a chance the footballing gods could intervene again and pick out the same fixture to give fans the match-up they’ve been waiting for.
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The second last-16 draw has been scheduled for 2pm on Monday and you can listen to it live on talkSPORT 2 – where UEFA will surely be making sure there will not be a third.
The first legs of the Round of 16 are scheduled for 15/16/22/23 February, with the second legs on 8/9/15/16 March.
Teams who finis 6 psg hed as group runners-up will play the first leg at home, although away goals have been scrapped for this season’s competition.
Results of voided 2021/22 Champions League last-16 draw
Benfica vs Real Madrid
Villarreal vs Manchester City
Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich
RB Salzburg vs Liverpool
Inter Milan vs Ajax
Sporting Lisbon vs Juventus
Chelsea vs Lille
PSG vs Manchester United
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