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Atletico Madrid confirmed as possible UCL opponent for Liverpool
Atletico Madrid have now been confirmed as the first of Liverpool's two possible opponents in the Champions League last 16.
The Spanish side completed a 7-4 aggregate victory over Club Brugge on Tuesday evening to advance from the knockout play-off round.
The Reds' other potential rival in the Round of 16 will emerge from the tie between Juventus and Galatasaray on Wednesday night.
Galatasaray hold a 5-2 advantage over Juve after the first leg in Istanbul last week.
The draw for the last 16 will take place from 11am GMT on Friday (February 27) and confirm Liverpool's opposition.
Who can Newcastle play in Champions League Round of 16? Possible opponents, route to final for Magpies
Newcastle United ran out 6-1 winners in the first leg of their Champions League knockout playoff tie with Qarabag.
The question heading into Tuesday's return at St James' Park was whether Eddie Howe's side might trouble the all-time record win for a two-legged tie in the competition proper.
A 3-2 win on the night meant the record books were not troubled, but attention had long turned towards who Newcastle might face in the Round of 16.
MORE: A full overview of the Champions League bracket, including all possible knockout opponents
In the new Champions League format, which follows what is known as the Swiss Model, the knockout-stage bracket is largely predetermined by final league-phase positions.
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Who could Arsenal face in the Champions League Round of 16?
Arsenal find out who they will face in the next round of the Champions League this Friday morning (local time). At this stage, there are three potential opponents for Arsenal fans to be wary of: Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen or Borussia Dortmund.
Atalanta faces Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their playoff tie. Dortmund holds a 2-0 advantage heading into the away fixture, so they are the favourites to go through. Bayer Leverkusen have already confirmed their place in the Round of 16.
Bayer Leverkusen is one half of the potential opponents for Arsenal. The other half is Atalanta or Borussia Dortmund, whoever progresses in their tie. Borussia Dortmund holds a 2-0 advantage, with the second leg being played tonight (Wednesday).
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