Arsenal's place in the first eight of the Champions League was all, but guaranteed before traveling to Spain for their nearest European, but victory over Girona on Wednesday evening could prove that it was crucial in the coming weeks .
There was a spinning team of Gunners not secured a 2-1 win in CataloniaThe Mikel Arteta side may have fallen as far as possible – rather than the top third they actually recorded. This would not only have dramatically changed their possible opponents in the 16th round, but for the rest of the Nokaut phases.
In reality, Ethan Nwaner chose the lower corner And Raheem Sterling was allowed to take only one penalty, providing a relatively favorable formation of enemies.
Arsenal will find himself firm against one of AC Milan, PSV Eindhoven, Insult OR Juventus.
Both traditional Italian giants are in some way their historical better. While Milan has been forced to remove Paulo Fonseca – who learned about his dismissal from journalists in the club's car park – after slipping from the Serie A title race, the Thiago Motta has not been universally impressed in Turin.
Feyenoord have fought for consistency since Arne Slot's departure during the summer, while PSV confirmed their threat by beating the Dutch Liverpool side (highly rotated) The last round of European matches.
Friday's drawing It is only for the noka -stage play -off – which will be played on February 11/12 and 18/19 February. Once the winners of those eight links have been set, a draw for round 16 will be held 21 February 2025.
That ball trial ceremony in Switzerland will also place the bracket for the quarter and semifinals, revealing any possible opponent that Arsenal will have to face a hypothetical path to the final at the Allianz Arena of Bayern Munich in May.
February of Arsenal is free from European football. The first legs of the last 16 will be held 4/5 March Before the return match a week later March 11/12.
Gunners are currently scheduled to face Manchester United at the Old Trafford at the Premier League on weekends between those two European legs. Arte's side traveled to Manchester City's house between their round of 16 links last season and held in a Etihad goal -free draw that finally dedicated them to the Premier League title.