The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal draws took place on Friday as Europe's leading soccer competition takes its final form for this season. The top eight teams from the league phase led by Liverpool and Barcelona qualified automatically for the round of 16 while eight teams have emerged from the knockout round playoffs which are part of this year's new format.

PSG head coach Luis Enrique has received positive news regarding one of his injured players ahead of the Liverpool game.

Six writers from The Athletic analyse the draw for the Champions League last-16 ties and the road to Munich in May