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<\/p>\nThe Premier League has six representatives left in the Champions League with each club having found out their potential opponents following the conclusion of the playoffs<\/p>\n
22:36, 25 Feb 2026Updated 22:36, 25 Feb 2026<\/p>\n
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The draw for the last-16 of the Champions League takes place on Friday(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Premier League sides now have more of an idea of their Champions League<\/a> last-16 opponents following the conclusion of the playoffs. The English top-flight still has six representatives left in the competition heading into the last-16.<\/p>\n Reigning Premier League<\/a> champions Liverpool<\/a> are all set for the knockout rounds, having sealed their spot in the next stage automatically. They have been joined by current league leaders Arsenal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Manchester City<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a> were also among the sides to automatically seal their places in the last 16. Meanwhile, Newcastle<\/a> had a little bit of work to do, having failed to seal a top-eight finish.<\/p>\n But they eventually managed to ease through, having beaten Qarabag 9-2 on aggregate. The draw for the last 16 will take place on Friday morning, as well as discovering their potential route to the final in Budapest.<\/p>\n But with the playoff ties now all concluded, each team can narrow down their potential opponents to two. Mirror Football <\/strong>runs you through the options for each Premier League side.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Champions League clash ends in chaos with THREE red cards after sickening clash<\/a>READ MORE: Gianluca Prestianni explodes after being banned for Real Madrid tie in now deleted post<\/a><\/p>\n MAKE THE MIRROR YOUR FIRST CHOICE!<\/strong> Click here to activate<\/strong> <\/a>or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Chelsea<\/p>\n Chelsea could potentially be matched up with a fellow Premier League side in the form of Newcastle <\/strong>after Eddie Howe\u2019s men eased past Qarabag. Or it could be French opponents for the Blues.<\/p>\n Ligue 1 powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain<\/strong> and Monaco met in the playoffs, with the former progressing with a dramatic 4-3 aggregate victory.<\/p>\n Newcastle<\/p>\n While Newcastle could face Chelsea on the European stage, an even more difficult draw could lie in wait for the Magpies in the form of Barcelona<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Spanish champions also automatically booked their spot in the next round, having finished fifth in the league stage.<\/p>\n JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! <\/strong>Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football’s Facebook page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Newcastle eased past Qarabag to reach the last 16(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n Arsenal<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta’s<\/a> side already knew that Bayer Leverkusen<\/strong> could lie in wait for them heading into the last 16. And that draw would see Kai Havertz and Piero Hincapie take on their former side.<\/p>\n But that\u2019s not the only option for the North London side. Atalanta are also their potential opponents after the Italian side beat Borussia Dortmund<\/strong><\/a> in the playoffs with a stunning comeback.<\/p>\n Manchester City<\/p>\n City will be paired with two sides they faced in the group phase. On paper, a tie against Bodo\/Glimt<\/strong> seems hugely preferable to one against Real Madrid.<\/strong><\/p>\n But Bodo had the better of Pep Guardiola’s men in the Arctic Circle, while City ran out winners over a struggling Real side at the Bernabeu. The Norwegians were also much more impressive in the playoff phase, handily beating Inter, while Los Blancos laboured to overcome Benfica.<\/p>\n Pep Guardiola might have to take on Bodo\/Glimt once again(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n Liverpool<\/p>\n Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool will be aiming to add to the six European titles that they have already won. But they face a difficult last-16 draw.<\/p>\n The Reds have been drawn to face either Atletico Madrid, <\/strong>who thumped Club Brugge on their way into the knockouts. Arne Slot’s<\/a> side could also potentially face Galatasaray after the Turkish side found a way past Juventus<\/a> after a thrilling tie which went to extra time in Turin.<\/p>\n Tottenham<\/p>\n Igor Tudor\u2019s side have an identical draw to Liverpool, with Atletico Madrid potentially lying in wait. Galatasaray are also potential opponents for the North London side.<\/p>\n Champions League Round of 16 possible fixtures<\/p>\n Arsenal<\/strong>\/Bayern Munich<\/a> vs Bayer Leverkusen\/Atalanta<\/p>\n Chelsea<\/strong>\/Barcelona<\/a> vs Newcastle\/PSG<\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool<\/strong>\/Tottenham<\/strong> vs Atletico Madrid\/Galatasaray<\/p>\n Man City<\/strong>\/Sporting vs Real Madrid<\/a>\/Bodo Glimt<\/p>\n *Seeded teams will play the second leg at home<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football<\/strong> content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us – and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. 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