Liverpool avoided the play‑off round by finishing in the top eight of the Premier League, giving them breathing space as the Champions League draw approaches. Galatasaray’s emphatic 5-2 victory over Juventus in Istanbul has sharpened the picture, leaving Liverpool to face one of Galatasaray, Juventus, Club Brugge or Atlético Madrid in the last‑16. The draw will be held on 27 February, with Tottenham taking the alternate tie. A potential quarter‑final against Paris Saint‑Germain looms if Liverpool progress.
Liverpool's Champions League Path Narrows After Galatasaray Win
Liverpool's Champions League path has narrowed after Galatasaray's 5-2 win over Juventus, giving the Reds a clearer last‑16 draw and keeping them out of the play‑offs thanks to a top‑8 finish.