The last matches in the Champions League group were bitter for the Italian teams. The only team that qualified directly for the 1/8 was Inter, after the victory over Monaco. The Blues, like Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Atletico, Leverkusen, Lille and Aston Villa, went directly to the next phase.
The defeat in Zagreb against Dinamo caused Milan to descend into the "playoff" zone, where according to the established scheme, in the draw they risk facing Juventus. The Bianconeri, on the other hand, had secured this phase and were defeated by Benfica.
The goals could decide an Italian derby, while as an alternative Milan could face Feyenoord, while Juventus, PSV Eindhoven. Atalanta on the other hand avoided their big rivals and will face Sporting or Club Brugge.
An extremely difficult journey for Manchester City as well. After securing a place in the "playoff" only in the last match, Pep Guardiola's team will face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.
Paris Saint Germain, for its part, will face Monaco or Brest, where a French derby is guaranteed.
The route is also complicated for the 1/8 stage. Juventus or Milan also risk the Italian derby with Inter, while on the other side of the table Arsenal awaits them. According to the scheme towards the final in Munich, in the direct elimination stage Real, Bayern or Manchester City will face Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen.
The draw for the "playoff" duels will be made this Friday in Nyon, from 12:00. The first matches will be played on February 11 and 12, while the return matches on February 18 and 19. (A2 Televizion)
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