The Champions League knockout stage draw takes place this morning with Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa set to learn their last-16 opponents.
Midweek saw the conclusion of eight intriguing play-off ties across the continent, with Real Madrid’s impressive dismantling of Manchester City a notable result as the kings of the competition look to retain their crown.
PSG’s 10-0 aggregate demolition of Brest caught the eye alongside PSV’s deserved win over Juventus, while Celtic’s last-minute elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich proved that drama is still alive in Europe’s premier cup competition.
And today the eight play-off winners will learn which of the eight automatic qualifiers they face, with some potentially fascinating fixtures on the cards in Nyon.
Follow all the latest build-up and updates from Nyon below:
Champions League draw LIVE
The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League takes place in Nyon from 11am GMT
Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa will find out their round of 16 opponents
Each side will also learn their exact route to the final as potential quarter-final and semi-finals become clear
Tournament tree means teams already have rough idea of possible opponents in each round
Champions League last-16 draw
Thursday 20 February 2025 17:48 , Jack Rathborn
Welcome to the Independent’s coverage of the Champions League last-16 draw after a dramatic play-off round.
Man City’s emphatic defeat to an inspired Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid stole the headlines as the innovative new format gathers pace.
While there was heartbreak for Celtic after Bayern Munich’s stoppage-time strike denied them a shot of extra-time.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa have been patiently waiting to discover their next opponents and we’ll confirm the ties for the last 16 and the path for each club to reach the final in Munich this May. Follow for the latest updates and build-up as the draw unfolds in Nyon, Switzerland.
