"The Gunners were perfect in the league phase of the competition, winning all eight of their games and finishing on top of the table. Arsenal knew that their next opponents would be one of four clubs - Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Atalanta or Olympiacos."
"If Arsenal get past the round of 16, their best-case scenario would see them face one of Sporting CP or Bodo/Glimt in the quarter-finals. The Gunners will back themselves against either side. Then, should they get to the semis, Arsenal have a chance of facing Tottenham Hotspur in two more North London Derbies."
"If the Premier League leaders get lucky and things go exactly as above, they will be favourites to reach the final. The best-case scenario at that point would be to face Galatasaray."
Arsenal finished atop the Champions League league phase with a perfect record of eight wins. They will face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atalanta in the round of 16, with both clubs having eliminated higher-ranked opponents in the playoff round. Arsenal's best-case scenario involves facing Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16, followed by potential matchups against Sporting CP or Bodo/Glimt in the quarter-finals. If circumstances align favorably, Arsenal could face Tottenham Hotspur in the semi-finals for two North London Derbies, with Galatasaray as their ideal final opponent. This optimal path would position Arsenal as favorites to win the Champions League.
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