Liverpool avoided the play‑off round by finishing in the top eight of the league, giving them breathing room to watch the draw. With Galatasaray’s emphatic victory over Juventus, the possibilities have sharpened, and Liverpool will face one of Galatasaray, Juventus, Club Brugge or Atlético Madrid in the last‑16.
The draw is set for February 27, and Tottenham will take the other English side. A potential quarter‑final rematch with PSG looms if Liverpool progress, while other clubs like Benfica, Real Madrid, Dortmund and Atalanta could become semi‑final obstacles.