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Liverpool topped the Champions League standings in the league phase to earn a place in the last 16 of the competition - with a potential meeting withParis Saint-Germain awaiting them in the knockouts.

The Reds pulled off impressive victories over AC Milan, Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen as they tallied up seven wins from eight outings at the previous stage of the tournament.

An away loss to PSV Eindhoven rounded out their league phase campaign after wins over Bologna, RB Leipzig, Girona and Lille.

The Merseysiders are among the favorites to challenge for glory in Europe's leading cup competition this term, having also led the Premier League standings for much of the season.

As the 1st placed team in the league phase, Reds were placed in a bracket with PSG, Benfica, Monaco and Brest - who finished 15th/16th/17th/18th respectively.

Having finished as runners-up in the previous round, Barcelona are also in this bracket and could well come up against Liverpool in the latter stages of the knockouts.

revealed that Liverpool will face off against either PSG, Brest, Benfica and Monaco in the last 16 of the Champions League.

An all-French tie between PSG and Brest will take place in the playoffs, while Benfica will face Monaco as each team looks to set up a last 16 tie with either Liverpool or Barcelona.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot looks on during the UEFA Champions League match at PSV Eindhoven on January 29 2025

Reflecting on his team topping the league phase standings, Reds boss Slot said: "It's definitely a good achievement to end up top of this league