Today, Monday marks the moment when the teams qualifying for the Champions League Round of 16 will learn about their next opponents.
Manchester City, the reigning champions, stand as the favorites to secure the trophy once again, having flawlessly completed the group stages with a 100 percent record.
Another Premier League powerhouse, Arsenal, also clinched the top spot in their group, positioning themselves among the seeded teams for the upcoming draw.
Both English clubs, City and Arsenal, hold optimistic prospects of progressing to the quarter-finals. Their status as group winners offers a slight advantage by steering clear of formidable opponents such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona.
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In the upcoming draw, Manchester City might face off against teams like PSV, Napoli, Inter Milan, Lazio, Paris Saint Germain, or Porto.
As for Arsenal, they’re ineligible to draw PSV due to their prior group affiliation, but could potentially match up against RB Leipzig, who shared the group stage with City.
The draw is scheduled for 12 pm (WAT). The initial legs are slated for February 13-14 and 20-21, 2024, while the return legs are set for March 5-6 and 12-13, 2024.
