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The draw for the Champions League last 16<\/a>\"\"<\/a> took place on Monday afternoon. The draw certainly produced some fascinating ties. Here are the pick of the ties:<\/p>\n

Real Madrid v Paris Saint Germain<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

In one of the ties of the round, European champions Real Madrid will take on big-spending French outfit PSG. Zinedine Zidane\u2019s side came second in their group before Premier League Tottenham.<\/p>\n

Their reward or punishment will be facing PSG, who are the favourites to win the competition this season with many bookmakers. Their front three of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani have been on fire this season.<\/p>\n

In fact, the Parisians broke the record for the number of goals in the group stages of the Champions League. Unai Emery\u2019s side has struggled to prove their top-level status in recent years.<\/p>\n

For the Spanish champions, the draw could not have been much worse and their chances of retaining the trophy for a third consecutive season have decreased.<\/p>\n

Chelsea v Barcelona<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another fascinating tie involving a Spanish club is Barcelona facing reigning Premier League champions Chelsea in the last-16. The pair have met on six previous occasions in the knockout stages of this competition, so are familiar foes.<\/p>\n

Chelsea missed out on top spot in their group on matchday six. The failure to win their group could prove very costly indeed for Antonio Conte\u2019s side. Barcelona won their group ahead of Italian giants Juventus and are currently top of La Liga.<\/p>\n

Both teams have a recent history of winning the Champions League. The Blues lifted the trophy back in 2012 for the first time, while the Catalan giants won the competition in 2015 for the fifth time.<\/p>\n

Juventus v Tottenham<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tottenham impressed in the group stages, winning five of their six games and finishing above reigning European champions Real Madrid. Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s side took four points off the Spanish champions and they are unlikely to fear last season\u2019s finalists.<\/p>\n

The Bianconeri finished second in their group behind Barcelona. The Italian champions have endured a mixed campaign so far, as they are currently in a massive battle to retain the Scudetto in Serie A this season.<\/p>\n

Basel v Manchester City<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premier League leaders and one of the favourites to lift the trophy Manchester City will face Swiss side Basel in the last-16.<\/p>\n

The Swiss champions enjoyed a good group stage campaign, winning four of their six games, finishing second behind Manchester United in Group A. The underdogs now face Manchester\u2019s other giants, who will pose a major threat to their progress this season.<\/p>\n

Pep Guardiola\u2019s visitors have won all but two games in all competitions this season. City won their opening five group games in this competition, only to suffer defeat in their last game against Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk. The Citizens are amongst the favourites to lift the trophy<\/a><\/strong> this season.<\/p>\n

The other Champions League last-16 ties:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Porto vs Liverpool<\/p>\n

Sevilla vs Manchester United<\/p>\n

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Roma<\/p>\n

Bayern Munich vs Besiktas<\/p>\n

Which is the tie of the last-16 of the Champions League?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. Also, I knew from the beginning that I wouldn\u2019t be able to take care of all the content on my own, which is why LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com has an incredible team of experienced gamblers, writers, and people with a background in law. They help me conduct in-depth research and find all the necessary information. Naturally, since this industry is still new in the US, we are all learning a lot, and we will continue to do so in order to improve our platform and make your experience better. 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