Arsenal have now their opponents for the spherical of 16 of the Champions League and their potential path to the ultimate.
The Gunners have been drawn in opposition to Bundesliga aspect Bayer Leverkusen within the subsequent stage after Kasper Hjulmand’s aspect overcame Olympiacos 2-0 on mixture within the play-off spherical with the tie set to be performed on Wednesday 11 March and Tuesday 17 March.
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Not solely did Mikel Arteta’s aspect be taught who they’ll tackle within the final 16, additionally they realized who their potential opponents could possibly be as they give the impression of being to make it to simply their second ever Champions League ultimate.
Arsenal’s potential path to the Champions League ultimate
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This is who Arsenal might face on their technique to the Champions League ultimate in the event that they get the higher of Bayer Leverkusen subsequent month.
Quarter-finals
A gathering with both Sporting or Bod/Glimt awaits if the Gunners make it to the final eight, with each being very beneficial ties.
Arteta’s aspect final met the Portuguese champions in final season’s league part as they got here away from Lisbon with a dominant 5-1 victory with Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard all getting on the scoresheet. An encounter with Rui Borges’ aspect will imply a reunion together with his former membership for Gykeres.
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Arsenal have met Bod/Glimt simply twice beforehand, profitable each encounters within the group stage of the 2022/23 Europa League. The house assembly was gained 3-0 whereas the away tie was a tighter contest with the North Londoners managing a slender 1-0 triumph.
Semi-finals
The semi-finals is the place it might get barely more durable for Arsenal, however they’ll nonetheless be rubbing their arms on the sight of their potential opponents within the final 4.
It could possibly be an all-Premier League semi-final with each Newcastle and North London rivals Tottenham on the identical aspect of the draw. The Gunners gained 2-1 at St James’ Park earlier this season and can play the reverse fixture at house simply days earlier than the primary leg of the semi-final.
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Each derby conferences with Spurs have led to dominant wins for Arteta’s aspect this marketing campaign. A 4-1 house win noticed Eberechi Eze steal the headlines with a hat-trick whereas Leandro Trossard additionally discovered the again of the web. The quantity 10 was the hero as soon as once more within the away tie, scoring twice alongside Gykeres, who additionally grabbed a brace in one other 4-1 triumph.
The opposite two attainable opponents hail from La Liga within the type of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Barca have been acquainted foes for Arsenal in Europe, profitable six of their 9 conferences, together with the 2006 Champions League ultimate. Their Spanish counterparts haven’t met the Gunners as typically, however their final encounter got here earlier this season with Arsenal romping to a 4-0 win on the Emirates Stadium.
Closing
On the opposite aspect of the draw are a few of Europe’s greatest sides that will likely be simply as keen as Arteta’s aspect to get their arms on the Champions League trophy.
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If Arsenal are to succeed in the ultimate, they’ll face one in every of Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Galatasaray, Liverpool, Actual Madrid, Manchester Metropolis, Atalanta or Bayern Munich.
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