Liverpool have been drawn against Paris St-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League. Liverpool topped the league phase of the competition with seven wins from their eight matches, and must now topple the French champions to progress. Arsenal will face Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, who knocked out Juventus in the play-off round.

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

Liverpool's road to the 2025 Champions League final starts with the defending French champions. Liverpool were far and away the best team in the Champions League league phase and finished atop the standings with 21 out of 24 possible points. Their only defeat came against PSV Eindhoven on the final matchday when Arne Slot rested his best players.