This morning the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 fixtures were revealed, after a draw the whole football world was waiting for.
Chelsea will play PSG once again, Arsenal face the Barcelona juggernaut, Man City got lucky with Dynamo Kyiv… it was a draw that sparked a host of reactions on social media.
Take a look at the greatest social content from clubs, players, fans… about #UCLdraw:
The official result of the #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/SZprFs0YMP
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 14, 2015
Chelsea and PSG, a love story
For the third time in three years, Chelsea will face Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League game once again. This clash has become a habit in the tournament. So how does social media see this new meeting between Zlatan’s crew and the “11 babies” blues?
Both clubs have tended to share the same content on social media, again & again. This new classic could be a bit tedious?
See you again soon, @PSG_inside. #UCLDraw pic.twitter.com/sT3stLuI5u
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 14, 2015
.@PSG_inside Vs @ChelseaFC : The New Classic… pic.twitter.com/GzF4svzVaU
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) December 14, 2015
The last confrontation between Chelsea and PSG was marked by PSG’s unbelievable qualification at Stamford Bridge. A bad dream for Chelsea manager José Mourinho, an feat for his counterpoint, Laurent Blanc.
https://twitter.com/BBCSporf/status/676360070280548352
“Cooee José”
Coucou José pic.twitter.com/Ny7SdDzRD7
— SO FOOT (@sofoot) December 14, 2015
Chelsea players didn’t forget the Zlatan quote after the game: “Playing against Chelsea is like being surrounded by 11 babies.” What would be the next escapade from Ibra?
https://twitter.com/BreatheSport/status/676363293406208000
Arsenal, already eliminated
It’s not a good time to play Barcelona at the moment. Unfortunately, Arsenal will be the next one. On social media, users have already bet on a hiding for Arsène Wenger’s men.
While Arsenal remembered some legendary goals against their upcoming opponent, Barcelona reminded us about their leadership in this clash.
#AFCvFCB memories: Arshavin in 2011 https://t.co/TfQj6bUoad and @SolManOfficial in 2006 https://t.co/owGvNJMpLi pic.twitter.com/JezFulywjq
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 14, 2015
Barça beat Arsenal in the quarter-finals in 2009/10 and in 2010/11 as well as beating them in the final in 2006 pic.twitter.com/qLNxhghNpl
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 14, 2015
It was a comical contrast when a fun account gave some hope to Arsenal fans, while the offical competition handle broke them all.
https://twitter.com/Footy_Jokes/status/676368597829029888
Leo Messi enjoys playing against Arsenal… #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/LSwWx5yYuF
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 14, 2015
Social media unanimously announced the end of the Gunners in the tournament. Even Manchester City (beaten by Barcelona last year) said a little goodbye to Arsenal with one of the great tweets of the day.
Your turn to play 'em, @Arsenal! #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/ojx5obbkX7
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 14, 2015
Orangutan reacts to the #UCLdraw 😂https://t.co/Tz98zM85zn
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 14, 2015
The feeling you have when you are going to face Mertersacker! #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/Qc9y5DfL2H
— AL Pacino (@iamsantoz_) December 14, 2015
BREAKING: Arsenal draw out Barcelona. #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/zFdJ3THzDN
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) December 14, 2015
Wenger will be over the moon with Arsenal's #UCLdraw… pic.twitter.com/YbpIkauJGm
— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) December 14, 2015
And 6 other games according to social media
The biggest clash in this round of 16 pits Bayern Munich against Juventus. Both clubs feel ready to start the fixture.
OFFICIAL: We will play @FCBayernEN in this season's #UCL last 16. #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/W1TkRlGyQJ
— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) December 14, 2015
It's @juventusfcen! A reunion is on the cards for #FCBayern in the last 16. #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/4hnBVqA2WZ
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) December 14, 2015
Another great game pairs Real Madrid with AS Roma. AS Roma centre back Antonio Rüdiger was the first player to tweet, apparently he feels really excited.
What a match! 🔥🔥🔥⚽ #UCLdraw #ForzaRoma #DajeRoma @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/I0zz2KpvYK
— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) December 14, 2015
One of the strangest pieces of content came from Zenit Saint Petersburg, certainly not used to participating at a UCL draw.
.@UEFAcom_ru pic.twitter.com/Lxx4rcU4nz
— ФК «Зенит» (@zenit_spb) December 14, 2015
Get ready for Tuesday 16 February, when this Round of 16 kicks off. Two things are sure, like Alan Shearer says it’s going to be tough for our English teams…
Chelsea….ouch! Arsenal….ouch!Man City good draw #UCLdraw
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) December 14, 2015
… and United will not be there.
https://twitter.com/Footy_Jokes/status/676356349584793601
