Champions League last 16 draw as it stands as Liverpool and Arsenal paths clearer

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The line-up for the last-16 stage of the Champions League is complete. The Champions League draw takes place on Friday (Image: Getty)The Champions League last-16 line-up has finally been completed after a dramatic week of play-off action.

It’s the first time the Magpies have ever reached the last-16 of the Champions League, but their path to potential glory looks like being one of the most difficult for the remaining teams.Meanwhile, the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool have all enjoyed a rare couple of weeks off, having taken care of their business in the league phase. And ahead of the draw later this week, Express Sport have detailed each and every last-16 side’s potential opponents.Qualified teams for the Champions League last-16:ArsenalLiverpoolBarcelonaSportingManchester CityParis Saint-GermainAtletico MadridReal MadridAtalantaBayer LeverkusenGalatasarayBodo/GlimtEnsure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source.

Click here to activate or add us as a Preferred Source in your Google search settings.Each last-16 side has two potential opponents (Image: Getty)However, since the introduction of the revised format in 2024, the draw for the last-16 will be partially seeded based on league phase positions. Read our Privacy PolicyAll last-16 ties will be confirmed during the Champions League draw on Friday.