City draw Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16

Given the familiar look that this season's Champions League competition has had for Manchester City it was perhaps inevitable we would reprise the 2013/14 version even further in today's round of 16.

Barcelona it is then but this is where the similarities may end. If you recall a year ago it was a performance that City would love to get back given - at home in particular - there was a sense of trepidation to their play. Hindsight may play a part here of course given how Barcelona's season ended there was a frustration that City could, and perhaps should, have done far better.

In some ways it is a new look Barcelona now. Luis Suarez of course arrived and Neymar has more of a settled role. Clearly it will be a huge challenge for City but there has plenty been said about a maturation or coming of age of the squad in the Champions League. They certainly have a chance to go on prove it.