Liverpool’s quest for European glory is starting to crank up, with the Reds set to find out their Champions League round of 16 opponents.
Arne Slot’s side bagged automatic qualification to the knockout rounds after topping the inaugural league phase of the Champions League.
Having already overcome the likes of Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool have been tipped as winners and will no doubt fancy their chances against anyone in Europe.
With that being said, here is everything you need to know ahead of the last-16 draw, including Liverpool’s possible opponents.
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When is the Champions League round of 16, quarter-final and semi-final draw?
The Champions League round of 16 draw will take place on Friday, February 21 at 11am (GMT).
The last 16 draw, which is taking place in Switzerland, will also allow teams to find out their possible quarter-final and semi-final opponents – allowing Slot and co to plan out their route to the final.
How to watch the Champions League draw?
Fans will be able to watch the draw via a live stream on the official UEFA website, with the event also set to be showcased on YouTube.
Who can Liverpool face in the Champions League round of 16?
Liverpool enter the round of 16 draw with two possible outcomes to consider, with the Reds set to face either Benfica or Paris Saint-Germain.
- Benfica (Portugal)
- Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Every team left in the Champions League this season
24 teams made it out of the league phase of the Champions League, but only 16 remain after the conclusion of the play-off round.
- Liverpool
- Barcelona
- Arsenal
- Inter Milan
- Atletico Madrid
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Lille
- Aston Villa
- Bayern Munich
- Benfica
- Feyenoord
- Club Brugge
- PSG
- Real Madrid
- PSV Eindhoven
- Borussia Dortmund
Champions League fixture dates
The round of last 16 fixtures will kick off in early March, with both the quarters and semis set to take place in April.
| Fixture round | First leg | Second leg |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | 4/5 March | 11/12 March |
| Quarter-final | 8/9 April | 15/16 April |
| Semi-final | 29/30 April | 6/7 May |
| Final | 31 May | – |
Liverpool have impressed in Europe so far this season, so Reds supporters will no doubt have one eye on that May 31st final.
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