Pots confirmed for last-16 draw; heavyweight clashes loom

The pots are set for the Champions League knockout stage draw, after Wednesday's final slate of group matches confirmed the clubs that topped their groups, and those who advance to the Round of 16 as runners-up.

The draw, slated for Dec. 12, will pit the eight group victors against the collection of second-place sides, with stipulations meaning teams cannot be drawn against others from their own nation, or against the club that was in their group.

Pot 1 (Group winners)

• Arsenal
• Napoli
• Barcelona
• Atletico Madrid
• Monaco
• Borussia Dortmund
• Leicester
• Juventus

Pot 2 (Group runners-up)

• Paris Saint-Germain
• Benfica
• Manchester City
• Bayern Munich
• Bayer Leverkusen
• Real Madrid
• FC Porto
• Sevilla

With so many high-powered sides finishing second this season, the draw is almost guaranteed to offer up some monumental clashes.

Barcelona, for example, could meet Bayern Munich; Arsenal could be paired with Real Madrid; Juventus and Manchester City might lock horns.

Buckle up, it's going to be fun.