The teams Arsenal could face in the Champions League last 16

It is like they’ve by no means been away.

Arsenal’s journey again into the Champions League was actually a rollercoaster, however the effectivity at which they manoeuvred via Group B suggests they’re able to compete with Europe’s elite as soon as extra.

More durable checks than PSV Eindhoven, Lens and Sevilla after all await in UEFA’s premier membership competitors, however Mikel Arteta’s facet however appear prepared for a deep run.

After successful their group with a recreation to spare, this is a rundown of who they might face within the spherical of 16.

As one among eight group winners, Arsenal will face one of many runners-up within the spherical of 16.

Nevertheless, the Gunners can’t be paired towards a fellow Premier League membership till the quarter-final stage, nor can they face a fellow Group B opponent.

Whereas Manchester Metropolis have topped their group, Arsenal wouldn’t face both Newcastle or Manchester United had been they to qualify for the final 16 as runners-up of their respective teams.

PSV want only a level towards what must be a closely rotated Arsenal facet on Matchday 6 to hitch the Gunners within the knockout phases.

Bayern Munich and Actual Madrid have every progressed as group winners.

Group A

Bayern Munich are out of the image for Arsenal. They’d gained Group A after Matchday 4.

Nevertheless, second spot remains to be nicely up for grabs between the final three groups. A kind of is Man Utd, whom the Gunners cannot face, whereas FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray are the opposite two.

The Danish and Turkish giants meet in Copenhagen on Matchday 6 with the winner progressing into the final 16. A draw will complicate issues and provides United a route into the knockouts ought to they beat Bayern at Outdated Trafford.

Group C

Actual Madrid are safely via to the spherical of 16 following an ideal group stage to this point and it appears to be like as if Napoli will advance alongside the Spanish behemoths.

Napoli tackle Braga at house on Matchday 6 needing only a level to qualify for the spherical of 16 in second. Nevertheless, if Braga win in Naples by two or extra targets, they’ll advance on the Serie A facet’s expense because of a superior head-to-head report.

Group D

The loser of Inter‘s conflict with Actual Sociedad will end the group as runners-up.

Inter snatched a degree in San Sebastian on Matchday 1, however they want greater than a draw within the reverse fixture. Either side are at present locked on the prime of Group D with 11 factors, however Actual Sociedad’s superior aim distinction signifies that if the 2 sides draw once more, the Spanish facet will win the group.

Arsenal would definitely want a knockout tie towards the Champions League novices.

Group E

It is a related story in Group E as the 2 certified sides meet within the Spanish capital.

Group leaders Atletico Madrid maintain a one-point benefit over Lazio heading into their head-to-head duel on the Wanda, which means the Italians should win on Matchday 6 to qualify as group victors.

Because it stands, Lazio are the extra seemingly chance for Arsenal, however Atletico stay an choice.

Group F

The ‘Group of Dying’ has actually delivered and it is nonetheless all to play for throughout the group as we head into the ultimate matchday.

Arsenal can’t, after all, face Newcastle within the spherical of 16, however there are nonetheless avenues for the Gunners to face Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain or Milan within the first knockout spherical.

Victory for PSG in Dortmund would consign the Germans to second spot, but when Milan beat Newcastle and PSG lose, the 2021/22 Serie A champions will steal runners-up standing. Attracts all spherical will see PSG stay in second.

Group G

This one’s fairly easy. Man Metropolis secured their place within the spherical of 16 as Group G winners after they got here from behind to beat RB Leipzig 3-2 on Matchday 5.

Leipzig, in the meantime, will end in second as they’re 5 factors forward of Younger Boys in third.

Group H

Barcelona have all however assured themselves of topping Group H, with the showdown between Porto and Shakhtar Donetsk in Portugal deciding who joins them within the final 16.

Porto’s victory within the reverse fixture means they at present maintain the playing cards and Shakhtar should win away from house to progress on the Portuguese facet’s expense. A draw is sufficient for Porto.

All Arsenal’s potential opponents within the final 16

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