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Who Could Arsenal Play in the Champions League Knockout Stage?
Arsenal earned a bye to the round of 16 by finishing in the top eight of the league phase. The club will skip the two-legged playoff required by teams finishing ninth through 24th. A much-needed boost given Arsenal’s injury troubles.
The club finished third in the league phase, as high as they could coming into the final day given Barcelona and Liverpool were out of reach. The side conceded just three goals in the league phase, a testament to the team’s defensive strengths fueled by William Saliba and Gabriel.
Arsenal and their supporters might have to wait a bit to find out their guaranteed opponents, but there’s a certain pool of four they could play.
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Based on UEFA’s format and the final league phase table, Arsenal can play the following sides come the round of 16:
Arsenal’s four potential opponents are made up of two Eredivisie and Serie A sides. Juventus and AC Milan on paper would be highlight matches, but don’t discount the two Eredivisie sides having strong performances throughout the league phase.
The Champions League knockout stage playoff draw will take place Friday, Jan. 31 at 6 a.m. ET. After that, Arsenal will have to wait to see which side of the bracket they’ll be drawn into. But, by that time they’ll have just two potential opponents based on who has advanced.
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As Arsenal fans eagerly await the Champions League knockout stage draw, the question on everyone’s mind is: Who could Arsenal potentially face in the next round?
With the group stage coming to a close, Arsenal have finished at the top of their group and are now set to face a second-placed team in the Round of 16. The possible opponents for the Gunners include some of Europe’s biggest clubs such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain.
While the draw is random and anything can happen, Arsenal will surely be looking to avoid some of the powerhouse teams in the competition. However, as we all know in the Champions League, there are no easy games and each match will be a tough challenge for Mikel Arteta’s side.
As Arsenal prepare for their return to the knockout stages of the Champions League, fans will be eagerly awaiting the draw to see who their beloved team will face next. Stay tuned for updates and analysis as we wait to see who Arsenal’s opponents will be in the Round of 16.
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