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Liverpool has been dealt a favourable hand after Manchester City was drawn to face Real Madrid in the Champions League.

The Reds topped the new-look league phase and will go straight into the last 16.

However, Liverpool's Premier League rivals face a gruelling two-legged showdown with the reigning champions in early February, just days before they're due to host Arne Slot's side.

Former Reds midfielder Thiago was the special guest for the draw in Nyon and may have given his old side an edge ahead of their clash with Pep Guardiola's team next month.

City narrowly made it into the next playoff round after defeating Club Brugge on Wednesday, but now face a tough tie against Real Madrid.

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This means a trip to the Bernabeu between the 18th and 19th, just four days before they welcome Arne Slot's side.

Despite losing to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, Liverpool's qualification hopes were unaffected thanks to a flawless run up until the final matchday, securing them a top two position before their trip to the Eredivisie side.

Barcelona had the chance to overtake the Reds, but could only manage a 2-2 draw against last season's Europa League winners, Atalanta.

Liverpool will discover their Round of 16 opponents next month, with potential adversaries being the winners of Monaco vs Benfica or the all-Ligue 1 face-off between Paris Saint-Germain and Brest

The Spanish giants will be pitted against the victor of one of these matches.

However, Liverpool's schedule could become more congested due to a clash with City
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