Arsenal Handed Favourable Path to Champions League Final

Last Updated : 27-Feb-2026 by Footymad

Premier League leaders Arsenal are being hailed as the big winners of Friday's Champions League draw.

The Gunners will face Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16.

If they progress, they avoid the "side of death" containing City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool, instead facing the winners of Bodo/Glimt and Sporting CP.

Mikel Arteta noted today that his side has "earned the right" to be in this position after a perfect group stage.