EVERY English team’s route to the Champions League final has been revealed.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City booked their spots in the last 16 by finishing in the top eight of the group stage.
Newcastle also have a chance of reaching the holy land after qualifying for the playoffs along with some top European names.
Now, each team’s route to the final has been unveiled based on likely seedings.
Arsenal finished top of the table as a 3-2 win against Kairat ensured a stunning 100 per cent record.
Having skipped the playoffs, the Gunners now await the last 16 and could face one of Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund or Olympiacos.
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The quarter-final could see Arsenal face Man City, with Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Sporting Lisbon working.
A semi-final showdown against Chelsea or Tottenham could then occur, with Liverpool and Barcelona also in the running along with PSG and Newcastle.
Then, Arsenal could be set for a final showdown against old foe Harry Kane and Bayern Munich.
As for Chelsea, the last 16 potentially sees them face one of PSG, Newcastle, Monaco, or Qarabag.
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ARSENAL trudged past Kazakh visitors Kairat in a game that felt like more of a training exercise than a Champions League clash.
Mikel Arteta made 11 changes from the team that lost to Manchester United on Sunday.
But his immense squad depth meant his side didn’t look out of place on top of the European table.
And even much-maligned striker Victor Gyokeres got a rare goal to put the cherry on the cake.
Victory means Arsenal have a flawless record in the Champions League this season, eight wins from eight and only four goals conceded.
They have also not been behind for a single second during the league phase of the competition.
Here’s how SunSport Arsenal reporter Joshua Hall rated each individual performance…
Liverpool and Spurs possibly await in the quarters, with Arsenal and Man City lurking in the semis.
Bayern Munich, Sporting Lisbon, Real Madrid and Inter Milan are also last-four options.
And Chelsea could meet any of the above in the final, as well as Barcelona – who they can only face in the showpiece event.
Moving on to Man City, they could play Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Bodo Glimt or Benfica in the last 16.
Arsenal and Bayern Munich could be waiting in the quarters, with the semis throwing up Liverpool, Spurs or Chelsea.
Chelsea ratings vs Napoli: Joao Pedro the hero but Fofana at fault for both goals as FIVE Blues players score a 2/10
JOAO PEDRO inspired a brilliant Chelsea turnaround in Naples, qualifying for the round-of-16 in thrilling style.
The Italian side, managed by Antonio Conte, hadn’t been beaten in their own back yard since December 2024.
That was until Chelsea came to town.
A Rasmus Hojlund goal for the hosts had sent Liam Rosenior’s side in at half-time 2-1 down and facing an unwanted play-off tie.
Rosenior hooked the disappointing Pedro Neto at half-time as he rung the changes – and it made all the difference.
Cole Palmer set up Joao Pedro to score a wondergoal he will struggle to better in the rest of his days.
And the Brazilian then found the back of the net again with seven minutes still to play to send Chelsea into the top eight.
This is how SunSport Chelsea reporter Lloyd Canfield rated the players…
Barcelona, PSG and Newcastle may yet face the Gunners in that round.
And like Chelsea, City could face all of the above in the final – as well as Sporting Lisbon, who they can only face then too.
Interestingly, Liverpool and Tottenham have the same potential draw after their respective third and fourth-place group finishes.
It means they can’t face each other until the final in Budapest.
But until then, either side could take on one of Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Club Brugge or Galatasaray in the last 16.
The quarters would throw up a clash against either Chelsea, Barcelona, PSG or Newcastle.
And the semis see Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Man City and Sporting Lisbon lined up – as well as Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
Like the previous English sides mentioned, all of the above are also potential opponents for Liverpool and Spurs in the final.
Finally, Newcastle face a longer route to Hungary as they must first get through the playoffs.
Toon will face either Monaco or Qarabag, which will set up a last-16 tie against one of Chelsea or Barcelona.
It means an all-English bout against Spurs or Liverpool awaits in the quarters.
And the semis could throw up one of Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Man City or Sporting Lisbon – with Real Madrid and Inter Milan potential options.
Once more, Newcastle could face any of the above in the final, as well as PSG – who they can only play in the tournament’s crowning event.
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