"Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool are all set for the knockout rounds, having sealed their spot in the next stage automatically. They have been joined by current league leaders Arsenal. Manchester City and Chelsea were also among the sides to automatically seal their places in the last 16."
"Newcastle had a little bit of work to do, having failed to seal a top-eight finish. But they eventually managed to ease through, having beaten Qarabag 9-2 on aggregate. The draw for the last 16 will take place on Friday morning, as well as discovering their potential route to the final in Budapest."
"Chelsea could potentially be matched up with a fellow Premier League side in the form of Newcastle after Eddie Howe's men eased past Qarabag. Or it could be French opponents for the Blues. Ligue 1 powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco met in the playoffs, with the former progressing with a dramatic 4-3 aggregate victory."
Six Premier League teams have secured spots in the Champions League last-16 following the completion of playoff matches. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea automatically qualified by finishing in the top eight of the league stage. Newcastle initially missed automatic qualification but progressed through the playoffs with a dominant 9-2 aggregate victory over Qarabag. The last-16 draw will occur on Friday morning, determining each team's path to the final in Budapest. With playoffs concluded, each Premier League side can now identify their two potential opponents based on the playoff results, including possible matchups against Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco, and fellow English clubs.
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