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Who can Liverpool play in the Champions League Round of 16?

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The group stage of the Champions League is over, and whatever their problems in the Premier League, Liverpool grabbed a playoff round bye without any trouble. Of course, last season, the Reds finished first overall in the group stage, and their prize was a Round of 16 matchup with eventual winners Paris St.-Germain, a reminder that nothing is for certain right now.

Who can Liverpool play in the Champions League Round of 16?


While the playoff teams scrap for their European seasons, Liverpool can cool their heels at home and we can take a look at their potential matchups.Bodø/GlimtNo doubt this is the matchup that Liverpool fans would want, unless they recall that the Norwegian side beat Manchester City less than two weeks ago. Should they face Liverpool, it will mean they’ve beaten Inter and will be riding high.

The midfield can match up with Liverpool’s, and striker Lautaro Martínez is potent. Of all the possible matchups in the round of 16, this is the one that Liverpool should fear most.JuventusHis discouraging tenure as coach of Italy notwithstanding, new coach Luciano Spalletti is capable of outsmarting anyone.