"Thank you for everything. Because of all of you, I will never walk alone," insisted Salah in a reference to the Liverpool fans' anthem.

Real Madrid and Manchester City have been drawn against each other in the UEFA Champions League last 16 for the fifth consecutive season, with the Spanish giants hosting the first leg. City manager Pep Guardiola welcomed the draw, saying playing the best teams helps the club learn and improve. City had beaten Madrid 2-1 in the league phase earlier