Arsenal’s Potential Champions League Opponents for the Last 16

Who Will Arsenal Face in the Champions League Knockout Stage?

Arsenal are on a mission to win their first-ever Champions League title, and after a dominant league phase performance, they head into the last 16 full of confidence. Mikel Arteta’s side finished third in the overall standings, securing direct qualification and avoiding the unpredictable play-off round.

With the draw approaching, Arsenal now know their two potential opponents:

• PSV Eindhoven
• Feyenoord

Arsenal’s Possible Opponents: PSV or Feyenoord?

Unlike some of the other top-seeded teams, Arsenal have been handed a relatively favorable draw. However, both Dutch clubs have already proven their quality in Europe this season.

• PSV Eindhoven: The reigning Eredivisie champions stunned Juventus in the play-offs and have also earned points against Liverpool and PSG. Under Peter Bosz, they have been one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the competition. Arsenal have history with PSV, facing them in back-to-back European seasons. While the Gunners dominated them in last year’s 4-0 Champions League win, PSV did beat Arsenal in the Europa League group stage in 2022/23.
• Feyenoord: Managed by Arne Slot last season, Feyenoord have struggled since his departure to Liverpool. Sitting fourth in the Eredivisie, they are 12 points behind PSV and lost their star striker Santiago Giménez to AC Milan in January. However, they still managed to knock out Milan in the play-offs, proving they shouldn’t be underestimated.

Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for Arsenal

Best-Case: Facing Feyenoord

Feyenoord have been inconsistent this season, and without their top striker, they may struggle against Arsenal’s rock-solid defense. With William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães leading the backline, the Gunners would feel confident of progressing with ease.

Worst-Case: Facing PSV

PSV’s free-scoring attack poses a much bigger threat. They have already beaten some of Europe’s top clubs this season and could cause problems for Arsenal’s defense. While the Gunners would still be favorites, PSV have the ability to make this a much tougher tie than expected.

When is the Champions League Last 16 Draw?

Arsenal fans won’t have to wait much longer! The Champions League last 16 draw will take place on:
📅 Friday, 21 February
⏰ 11:00 GMT
📍 House of European Football, Nyon, Switzerland

The draw will be streamed live on UEFA’s official website.

Champions League Last 16 Fixture Dates

• First leg: 4-5 March
• Second leg: 11-12 March (at the Emirates Stadium)

Who Would You Prefer Arsenal to Face?

Would you rather see Arsenal face PSV for an exciting test, or Feyenoord for a more straightforward path to the quarter-finals? Drop your predictions in the comments!