"However, Juve bit back in Turin, leading 3-0 after 90 minutes to take the game to extra time. Fortunately from Gala's point of view, they managed two late goals to win the game by a two-goal margin."
"For Liverpool, this means it will be either Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray in Friday's last-16 draw. Despite losing to the Turks earlier this season, many supporters may be keen on a reunion with Okan Buruk's side instead of a clash with Atleti, whom they have a mixed recent history against."
"If Liverpool are to revisit Rams Park this March, they will do so knowing that they join Champions League holders PSG and record winners Real Madrid in their side of the draw. Barcelona may yet be thrown in there as well, with Liverpool or Galatasaray lined up to meet either PSG, Barca or Chelsea in the last-16."
"Should Atleti come out of the hat for the Reds, though, they will enter the side of the draw which is certain to contain Newcastle, Bayer Leverkusen and Bodo/Glimt. A tie against Newcastle, Chelsea or Barcelona would await in the last-16 should Liverpool make it past Atletico, and although City, Arsenal and Bayern could also be in there, so too could Sporting."
Galatasaray advanced to the Champions League last-16 after defeating Juventus 3-2 in their second leg, despite Juve's comeback from a 5-2 first-leg deficit. This result narrows Liverpool's potential opponents to either Galatasaray or Atletico Madrid in Friday's draw. If Liverpool draws Galatasaray, they join PSG and Real Madrid in one half of the draw, potentially facing Barcelona or Chelsea. Drawing Atletico Madrid places Liverpool in a more favorable half containing Newcastle, Bayer Leverkusen, and Bodo/Glimt, offering a less intimidating route to the final in Budapest.
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