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Champions League last-16 draw as Premier League clubs learn potential opponents

The 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

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The draw for the last-16 of the Champions League takes place on Friday(Image: Getty Images)

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Premier League sides now have more of an idea of their Champions League 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.

Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool 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.

Manchester City and Chelsea were also among the sides to automatically seal their places in the last 16. Meanwhile, Newcastle had a little bit of work to do, having failed to seal a top-eight finish.

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.

Chelsea

Newcastle

The Spanish champions also automatically booked their spot in the next round, having finished fifth in the league stage.

Newcastle

Newcastle eased past Qarabag to reach the last 16(Image: Getty Images)

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Manchester City

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.

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Pep Guardiola might have to take on Bodo/Glimt once again(Image: Getty Images)

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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.

Tottenham

Igor Tudor’s side have an identical draw to Liverpool, with Atletico Madrid potentially lying in wait. Galatasaray are also potential opponents for the North London side.

Champions League Round of 16 possible fixtures

*Seeded teams will play the second leg at home

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