Champions League draw as Liverpool face tough task and Arsenal get good newsFive of six English sides made the Champions League top eight, with Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal advancing directly to the last 16. Only Newcastle missed out and must face play-offsView Image (Image: Offside via Getty Images)The opening league stage of this season's Champions League concluded with a thrilling final evening of fixtures. ‌TottenhamTottenham's Champions League performances have stood in stark contrast to their Premier League campaign, with Spurs concluding the league phase in fourth position. ‌LiverpoolAnother team who have found the Champions League more rewarding than the Premier League this season, Liverpool sailed through to the quarter-finals with a commanding victory over Qarabag. With Spurs awaiting them in the draw, they'll also face one of Atletico Madrid, Club Brugge, Galatasaray or Juventus.

Source: Express January 30, 2026 09:18 UTC