Champions League and European Football Draws Announced
The highly anticipated draws for the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League have been revealed, with several Premier League clubs set to face formidable opponents.
The draws took place on Friday, with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and potentially Manchester City (pending the outcome of their match against Real Madrid) discovering their knockout stage opponents. Meanwhile, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea will learn who they will face in the Europa League and Europa Conference League competitions.
How to Watch the Draws
The draws were streamed live on UEFA.com and are available for free viewing.
Potential Matchups for Premier League Clubs
Liverpool, who finished at the top of their Champions League group, could face a challenging tie against Paris Saint-Germain, who currently lead their playoff match against Brest 3-0. Alternatively, the Reds may be drawn against either Monaco or Benfica, with the latter holding a 1-0 lead going into the second leg.
Arsenal could be pitted against Italian giants AC Milan or Juventus, who lead their respective playoff ties, or Dutch clubs PSV Eindhoven or Feyenoord.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, may face one of Atalanta, Borussia Dortmund, Sporting, or Club Brugge, with Dortmund currently leading Sporting 3-0 and Brugge holding a surprise 2-1 advantage over Atalanta.
If Manchester City overcome their deficit against Real Madrid, they will take on either Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16.
In the Europa League, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur could face AZ Alkmaar, Midtjylland, Real Sociedad, or Galatasaray, with AZ Alkmaar and Real Sociedad holding the edge in their respective ties.
Chelsea, competing in the Europa Conference League, will take on one of Gent, Real Betis, Copenhagen, or Heidenheim, with Real Betis currently leading Gent 3-0.
Upcoming Fixture Dates
The first legs of the round of 16 matches in the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League will take place on March 4/5, with the second legs scheduled for March 11/12.
With the draws now complete, Premier League clubs and their supporters eagerly await the next chapter of the European football season, where they will be tested against some of the continent’s finest teams.
Don’t miss the thrilling knockout stage action – stay tuned for updates and analysis as the road to the finals unfolds!
