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Champions League draw in full as Liverpool discover last-16 opponents and path to final

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Welcome to our live coverage of the Champions League draw, which will see Liverpool discover their next opponents. Arne Slot’s side now know they will face either Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray in the next round of the Champions League, thanks to the previous draw in the competition.



Stay tuned for LIVE updates from the Champions League last-16 draw below...Key Events12:21Mark WakefieldChampions League outright oddsLiverpool are now priced at 10/1 with BetGoodwin to win the Champions League following today's draw. Arsenal have been backed into heavy favourites after a favourable looking draw with Bayern Munich also well fancied .Arsenal 5/2Bayern Munich 11/2 Barcelona 13/2Man City 8/1 PSG 9/1 Liverpool 10/1 Real Madrid 12/1 BAR 14/118+ | UK only | gambleaware.org12:07Mark WakefieldChampions League draw verdictLiverpool legend Ian Rush has given his verdict on the Reds' Champions League draw, which will see them face Galatasaray in the last-16."At this stage, every game is difficult.

Fantastic atmosphere, and it depends on the result in the first game."I think the atmosphere at Anfield is second to none and, hopefully, that will come into act as well."You have PSG, Chelsea, Man City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich - that side of the draw is hardest, but if you are going to win it, you have got to beat them all on the way."11:29Mark WakefieldPath to the finalIt has been confirmed that Liverpool will face Galatasaray in the last-16 of the Champions League.Should the Reds get to the next round, they would face either PSG or Chelsea in the quarter-final of the competition.After that, a semi-final could see Liverpool face either Real Madrid, Manchester City, Atalanta or Bayern Munich.Liverpool could only face the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle and Barcelona in the final, should they reach that stage.11:22KEY EVENTChampions League last-16 draw in FULLHere is the full Champions League last-16 draw:PSG vs ChelseaGalatasaray vs LiverpoolReal Madrid vs Manchester CityAtalanta vs Bayern MunichSporting CP vs Bodo/GlimtNewcastle vs BarcelonaAtletico Madrid vs TottenhamBayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal11:22Paul GorstBack to Istanbul thenSo a return to Istanbul it is then for Liverpool as they face up to a first-leg trip to Galatasaray. 11:21Mark WakefieldAnd finally...Bayer Leverkusen v Arsenal11:20Mark WakefieldAnother last-16 tieAtalanta v Bayern Munich11:20Mark WakefieldNext up...Atletico Madrid v Tottenham11:19KEY EVENTLiverpool opponent confirmedGalatasaray v Liverpool 11:18Mark WakefieldUp next...Newcastle v Barcelona11:17Mark WakefieldThird tie confirmedParis St-Germain v Chelsea11:17Mark WakefieldNext upBodo/Glimt v Sporting LIsbon11:16Mark WakefieldFirst draw!Manchester City v Real Madrid11:03Mark WakefieldChampions League scheduleIt's not just the last-16 that will be decided today, but also the path to the final of the Champions League.The draw will also include the bracket for the quarter-final and semi-final ties for later in the competition, should Liverpool get that far.Here is the Champions League schedule for the remander of the knockout stages:Last 16: March 10/11 and 17/18Quarter-finals: April 7/8 and 14/15Semi-finals: April 28/29 and May 5/6Final: May 3010:57Ian DoyleLast 16 dates updateNow, it hasn't been confirmed.But we are led to believe Liverpool will play their way leg on Tuesday March 10 with the return at Anfield on Wednesday March 18.10:55Mark WakefieldChampions League draw potential opponentsHere is a look at which teams the Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, could be drawn against in today's last-16 draw.Liverpool - Atletico Madrid or GalatasarayArsenal - Bayer Leverkusen or AtalantaMan City - Bodo/Glimt or Real MadridChelsea - Newcastle United or Paris-Saint-GermainTottenham Hotspur - Atletico Madrid or GalatasarayNewcastle United - Chelsea or Barcelona10:33Mark WakefieldLast-16 fixture datesOnce Liverpool's last-16 opponents have been confirmed, all eyes will be on when the fixtures are played,The first leg will see Liverpool go away from home to either Madrid or Istanbul on March 10/11, with the reverse fixture taking place at Anfield a week later on March 17/18.Liverpool will also discover a potential path to the final, which would see future fixtures for the quarter-final, semi-final and final should they get there.10:17Mark WakefieldChampions League winner oddsLiverpool will be hoping to reach the Champions League final, which will be hosted in Budapest this season.With the last-16 draw ahead, bet365 have put together the latest odds for the winner of the competition.UEFA Champions League Outright WinnerArsenal 7/2Bayern Munich 9/2Man City 7/1Liverpool 8/1Barcelona 9/1PSG 8/1Real Madrid 9/1Chelsea 20/1Atletico Madrid 28/1Tottenham 33/1Newcastle 33/1Sporting 66/1Bodo/Glimt 66/1Atalanta 80/1Bayer Leverkusen 80/1Galatasaray 80/110:02Mark WakefieldPotential opponentsLiverpool go into the draw knowing they will face one of two teams in the last-16.Galatasaray booked a place in the last-16 after their victory over Juventus, while Atletico Madrid are also a potential opponent for Liverpool after their two-legged win over Club Brugge.Arne Slot and Co. will discover their last-16 opponents later this morning.Mark WakefieldWelcomeGreetings and welcome to the ECHO's LIVE coverage of the Champions League last-16 draw!Liverpool will discover their opponents for the draw later today, so make sure you stay tuned!The draw is expected to get underway at around 11am, and we'll have all of the build-up and updates right here.