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Liverpool could face tense Champions League draw scenario as UEFA await outcome

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool will discover their round of 16 opponents when the Champions League draw takes place on FridayUEFA could be bracing for chaos involving Liverpool and Manchester City if Friday's Champions League draw unfolds in a particular way. The Turkish club currently hold a 5-2 lead from the first leg.READ MORE: When is the Champions League last-16 draw?



Date, time and opponents for Liverpool tieREAD MORE: Liverpool sent Adam Wharton transfer message as Cody Gakpo move addressedFor City, they will face either Bodo/Glimt, who beat Inter 5-2 on aggregate, or Real Madrid or Benfica. With Liverpool potentially being drawn against Atletico Madrid, and City possibly facing Real Madrid, it means both sets of supporters could be in the Spanish city simultaneously.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!

The second legs will then occur a week afterwards, on March 17 and 18.Liverpool and City have been vying against each other for the Premier League crown over recent years, with City emerging victorious more frequently. However, Liverpool capitalised on Pep Guardiola's team faltering last season to secure their 20th league championship.Both sides will also be aiming to add to their Champions League tallies this season.