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The UEFA Champions League last-16 draw has set the stage for thrilling matchups as Europe’s elite clubs compete for a place in the quarter-finals. English clubs Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa have all discovered their opponents, with challenging ties lined up as they aim to progress further in the competition. The road to the final, which will take place at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena on May 31, promises intense battles and potential all-English encounters in the later stages.

Liverpool vs. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Liverpool, who topped their league phase group, have been handed one of the most challenging ties in the last 16 as they face Paris Saint-Germain. The French champions come into this stage in scintillating form, having demolished Brest with a 10-0 aggregate win in the knockout play-offs. Liverpool, under Jurgen Klopp, will need to be at their best to contain PSG’s attacking threats, including Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé.

Fixtures:

• First Leg: PSG vs. Liverpool – March 5, 2025
• Second Leg: Liverpool vs. PSG – March 11, 2025

Arsenal vs. PSV Eindhoven
Arsenal will once again face Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven, marking their third consecutive season of European meetings. PSV secured their spot in the last 16 after a dramatic comeback against Juventus, winning 4-3 on aggregate. Mikel Arteta’s men, currently in strong form domestically, will be aiming to assert their dominance and advance past this stage.

Fixtures:

• First Leg: PSV Eindhoven vs. Arsenal – March 4, 2025
• Second Leg: Arsenal vs. PSV Eindhoven – March 12, 2025

Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge
Aston Villa, making their return to the Champions League knockout rounds, will face Club Brugge. The Belgian side has been in excellent form, eliminating Atalanta with a convincing 5-2 aggregate win. Villa will rely on their home advantage at Villa Park in the second leg to overcome a tricky opponent.

Fixtures:

• First Leg: Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa – March 4, 2025
• Second Leg: Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge – March 12, 2025

Potential All-English Encounters
All three English clubs find themselves on the same side of the draw, opening the door for possible domestic clashes in the later stages. Should Liverpool progress, they could meet Aston Villa in the quarter-finals. Similarly, Arsenal could face either of their Premier League rivals in the semi-finals if all three teams advance.

Other Key Fixtures in the Last 16:

• Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid – The Madrid derby adds extra spice to this round as two of Spain’s biggest clubs go head-to-head.
• Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen – An all-German showdown featuring the Bundesliga leaders.
• Inter Milan vs. Borussia Dortmund – A high-stakes battle between Italian and German powerhouses.
• Barcelona vs. Napoli – A clash between two teams with rich European histories.

With these fixtures now confirmed, fans can look forward to a highly competitive knockout stage filled with drama, excitement, and top-quality football as teams fight for a place in the quarter-finals.