The Champions League has reached a thrilling stage, and on Friday morning, the last-16 draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland, revealing the paths that teams will have to take to reach the coveted final in Munich.

Among the clubs in the hunt for glory, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa are all eager to plot their route to European glory.

Liverpool Faces Paris Saint-Germain in Challenging Encounter

Liverpool’s journey to the Champions League final just became a lot more challenging, as they were drawn to face French champions Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16.PSG, managed by Luis Enrique, have been dominant in the competition, with a remarkable 10-0 aggregate win over Brest in the play-offs.

Having already beaten Manchester City this season, PSG is proving to be a formidable force.

For Liverpool, who topped the group stage with seven wins from eight matches, this is no easy task.

If they manage to overcome PSG, they could face a slightly more favorable challenge in the quarter-finals.

However, the looming prospect of meeting fellow Premier League side Aston Villa is still a possibility, making this route even more complex for Jurgen Klopp’s men.

Aston Villa’s Path and Possible Quarter-Final Clash with Liverpool

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, having drawn 2-2 with Liverpool recently, will first need to see off Belgian side Club Brugge, who shocked Serie A’s Atalanta in the play-off round.

If Villa gets through, they could face Liverpool or PSG in a thrilling quarter-final.

The pressure is on for Villa, but if their fairytale continues, they could make it to the semi-finals, where they might meet one of the top teams like Arsenal, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, or PSV.

Arsenal Draw PSV and Aim for the Last Four

Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, has also been handed a challenging route to the final. They will face the impressive Dutch champions PSV, who recently managed to knock out Juventus in a 4-3 aggregate victory.

Arsenal will be expected to progress, but the quarter-final promises tougher competition, with Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid looming as potential opponents.

A semi-final clash with Liverpool seems likely, though a rematch with PSG or Villa cannot be ruled out.

The prospect of an all-English semi-final and possibly an all-English final is greater than it has been in recent years, and this season could be one to remember for Premier League sides.

The Road to Munich and Potential Showdowns

As for Aston Villa, they have a promising match-up against Club Brugge.

However, with the Belgian side already proving their ability to beat top teams, this clash could prove more difficult than it appears on paper.

If Villa does manage to make it to the semi-finals, they will face stiff competition, with the likes of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Atletico, and PSV standing in their way.

For the three Premier League clubs, the journey doesn’t end there.

Should they continue to progress, the final in Munich on May 31 could see them face one of the strong teams still in the competition, including Feyenoord, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, or Barcelona.

The last-16 ties will kick off on March 4-5 and March 11-12, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to this year’s Champions League campaign.

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