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Liverpool is set to discover its last-16 opponents in this season's Champions League on Friday, and the Reds will have a clear idea of their path to the final once the draw is concluded.

The draw for the next round is set to take place later today in Nyon, Switzerland, with Liverpool already knowing who they're likely to face.

We can already see though how a potential path to the final in Munich could look for the Reds, with the picture becoming clearer.



How the Champions League draw works

With the extra play-off round coming to an end this week, the next stage will be the last-16.

That's where Liverpool comes back into the competition.

The Reds of course managed to avoid the play-offs after finishing top of the league phase, having won seven of their opening eight games?

The draw for the Champions League last-16 will be made on Friday.

Having finished top of the league phase, Liverpool is guaranteed to face one of Benfica or PSG in the next round.

Friday will determine what side of the draw Liverpool is placed on, with the Reds and Barcelona being kept apart until at least the final after taking the top two spots in the league phase.

Liverpool cruised through the league phase of the Champions League, winning seven of its eight games