Today’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland pitted our Under-19s away to the German side with the tie set to take place on Tuesday, February 27, kick-off 5pm (UK).
City booked our passage through to the knockout stages after topping our group, going through the six-game schedule unbeaten.
Mainz meanwhile progressed through the domestic champions path and are into the round of 16 after a dramatic 6-5 win on penalties against Barcelona Under-19s earlier this week after the sides had drawn 2-2.
It’s the second season in a row City have been drawn away at this stage following last season’s last 16 trip to Hajduk Split which ended in a narrow 2-1 loss in Croatia.
This time round however both Barry-Murphy and Ndala say the opportunity to try to progress in Europe is a prospect they are savouring.
Play the video to watch their reaction to the draw…
