The 2021-22 Champions League knockout stage is not far away, with the group stage drawing to a close after some thrilling match-ups including PSG vs Manchester City and Liverpool v AC Milan.
Big-name teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester United and defending champions Chelsea have all qualified for the next round, and focus is now turning to who each team could face.
GOAL has what you need to know about the Champions League last-16 draw and the possible opponents for each side.
When is the draw for the Champions League last 16?
The draw for the 2021-22 Champions League knockout phase will take place on Monday December 13, 2021. It will be held at 11am GMT / 6am ET at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
See here for how to watch the draw live.
How does the Champions League last-16 draw work?
The eight group winners are seeded and the eight runners-up are unseeded.
Teams from the same group cannot be drawn against each other, while clubs from the same association (such as the Premier League or La Liga) also cannot be drawn together.
Champions League last-16 qualified teams
Group | Winners (seeded) | Runners-up (unseeded) |
A | Manchester City | PSG |
B | Liverpool | Atletico Madrid |
C | Ajax | Sporting |
D | Real Madrid | Inter |
E | Bayern Munich | Benfica |
F | Manchester United | Villarreal |
G | Lille | Red Bull Salzburg |
H | Juventus | Chelsea |
Who could Man Utd face in the Champions League last 16?
Manchester United cannot face any Premier League side, and will not be facing group winners Bayern Munich, Ajax, Real Madrid, Lille or Juventus. They could face PSG, Atletico Madrid, Sporting, Inter, Benfica, or Red Bull Salzburg.
Who could Chelsea face in the Champions League last 16?
As Group H runners-up, the Blues could potentially draw Bayern Munich, Ajax, Real Madrid, or Lille.
Who could Liverpool face in the Champions League last 16?
As Group B winners, Liverpool could face PSG, Sporting, Inter, Benfica, Red Bull Salzburg, or Villarreal.
Who could Man City face in the Champions League last 16?
As Group A winners, Manchester City could face Sporting, Inter, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Red Bull Salzburg, or Villarreal.
Who could Real Madrid face in the Champions League last 16?
Real Madrid, the winners of Group D, could face PSG, Sporting, Benfica, Red Bull Salzburg or Chelsea.
Who could PSG face in the Champions League last 16?
As Group A runners-up, the French giants could face Liverpool, Ajax, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester United or Juventus.
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