Having topped the league phase table and qualified directly into the Round of 16, Liverpool await their fate in the upcoming UEFA Champions League knockout draw.Arne Slot's team are currently leading the Premier League title race as part of a strong first campaign since replacing Jurgen Klopp.

The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal draws take 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.

Liverpool avoided the chaos of the Champions League play-off round over the past week but it won't be long before they return to Europe's premier competition. The Reds still await knowledge of their last 16 opposition ahead of a tantalising two-legged tie in March but will have no fear heading into the next round after topping the inaugural league phase with seven wins from eight Champions League outings.