The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal draws took place on Friday as Europe's leading soccer competition takes its final form for this season. The top eight teams from the league phase led by Liverpool and Barcelona qualified automatically for the round of 16 while eight teams have emerged from the knockout round playoffs which are part of this year's new format.

Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.The Reds topped the league phase of the competition with seven wins from their eight matches, and must now topple the French champions to progress.Arsenal will face Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven,

The Champions League round of 16 matches have been drawn as Liverpool, Barcelona and Arsenal continue their campaigns after earning byes.