Liverpool are not in the Champions League draw on Jan. 31 because the Reds automatically qualified for the round of 16. Since Slot's men finished atop the league phase standings, they do not have to participate in the knockout phase playoffs, and are therefore not in the draw.

The Champions League group phase has now ended and after a hugely entertaining few months, Liverpool has emerged as the group winners and fans are awaiting the draw. Arne Slot’s side managed seven wins in eight games including fantastic victories over Real Madrid,

Manchester City face a blockbuster Champions League play-off tie against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich after scraping through the new league phase with a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge.

With a spot in the Champions League knockout stage secured, Liverpool now know their potential opponents for the round of 16.

Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara was present at the draw for the Champions League playoffs in Nyon, Switzerland as the Reds received a bye to the last 16 of the competition

The draw for the Champions League playoffs sees sides who finished between ninth and 24th go head-to-head, while they have also be given their positions in the bracket

Liverpool’s perfect run in this season’s Champions League came to an end in Eindhoven, but their campaign remains nothing short of impressive.A heavily rotated side lost 3-2 to PSV, yet Arne

The UEFA Champions League first round came to a dramatic conclusion on Wednesday night and fans now know which teams will play in the knockout rounds.