Arsenal’s impressive journey in the Champions League reached a pinnacle with a commanding 6-0 victory over Lens, securing their place in the coveted last 16. This triumph marked a significant chapter in their return to the competition, overcoming a setback against the same French side in the reverse fixture. Despite that lone defeat, the Gunners displayed dominance in the group stage, with six different players showcasing their prowess at the Emirates Stadium on an exhilarating Wednesday night, ensuring qualification with a required point and securing the summit of the group.
As the final round of fixtures approaches, Arsenal anticipates facing one of the group runners-up in the round of 16, with Mirror Football providing comprehensive details on potential opponents. Heading into the last game, only two teams have solidified their positions as group runners-up. PSV is ruled out as a potential opponent, having already faced Arsenal in the group stage, while RB Leipzig emerges as a contender for a potential clash.
The stipulation that teams from the same country cannot meet in the round of 16 eliminates Newcastle and Manchester United from the list of possible opponents for Arsenal, leaving a varied array of potential adversaries based on who secures second place in their respective groups. The options include Napoli or Braga, Real Sociedad or Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid or Lazio, Borussia Dortmund, PSG or AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Barcelona, Porto or Shakhtar Donetsk, and Galatasaray or FC Copenhagen.
Analyzing the probabilities, certain opponents stand out, with Barcelona almost certain to claim the top spot in their group and Dortmund poised to avoid a matchup with Arsenal. As Arsenal fans eagerly await the draw for the round of 16, the myriad possibilities add an extra layer of excitement to their Champions League journey.
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