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who will liverpool play next in champions league

Liverpool do not yet have a confirmed “next opponent” in the Champions League; the round of 16 draw has not been made, so we only know the shortlist of possible opponents, not the exact team.

What we actually know

  • Liverpool finished in the top eight of the new league-phase format, so they go straight to the round of 16 rather than playing in the play-off round.
  • The round of 16 draw is scheduled for 27 February 2026, which is when their next Champions League opponent will be officially decided.
  • Current reporting indicates Liverpool will face one of Galatasaray, Juventus, Club Brugge or Atletico Madrid in that round of 16 tie; Spurs will be paired with whichever of those four Liverpool do not get.

So if you’re asking “who will Liverpool play next in Champions League?” the honest answer right now is: it’s not decided yet, but it will be one of those four clubs, with Galatasaray seen as slightly more likely because of their strong position in their current tie.

Quick forum-style scoop

Fans are already gaming out the scenarios: another trip to Istanbul for a revenge shot at Galatasaray after the league‑phase defeat, a nostalgic heavyweight clash with Juventus, a tricky tactical battle with Atletico, or a “on paper easier, in reality awkward” tie against Club Brugge.

By the end of February, we’ll have the confirmed answer to who will Liverpool play next in Champions League , and that first leg will fall in early March, amid a busy run that also includes domestic games like Wolves away at Molineux.

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