Liverpool Champions League intrigue grows after red card and late dramaLiverpool are waiting to discover who they could face in the Champions League round of 16 next monthView Image Liverpool are waiting to discover who they could face in the Champions League round of 16 (Image: Francesco Scaccianoce - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)Liverpool are still no nearer to discovering their potential opponents in the Champions League knockout stages after a dramatic round of play-off games. ‌The Reds progressed directly to the last 16 by virtue of finishing in third place in the opening league table behind Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Article continues belowWith the Italian side having never before overturned a three-goal deficit in Europe, Galatasaray - who beat Liverpool 1-0 in the league stage in September - are odds-on favourites to progress. Liverpool will discover their round of 16 opponents and their full path to the final when the draw takes place in Nyon on Friday week. The first knockout round takes place on March 10/11 and March 17/18.

Source: Daily Mirror February 19, 2026 18:01 UTC