Thomas Partey to square off against holders Liverpool FC as Atletico Madrid draw the six times champions in the round of 16

Midfielder Thomas Partey and his Atletico Madrid side will face reigning champions, Liverpool Football Club in the round of 16 of the Uefa champions league

The draw which took place in Nyon saw Diego Simeone and his charges paired against the six times champions of the competition in a mouthwatering clash

The last meeting between both sides was in the Uefa Europa league in the 2009/10 season where Atletico Madrid knocked out Liverpool FC in the semi-finals of the competition

Liverpool FC will be returning to the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano with fond memories haven lifted the trophy last season on the same ground with a 2-0 comfortable win against fellow English opposition Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool Football Club will travel to Estadio Metropolitano on Tuesday February 18 for the first leg of the fixture before a return meeting at Anfield on Wednesday March 11

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai