Liverpool are not in the Champions League draw unfolding on Jan. 31 and must wait to find out their knockout stage opponents.

The league phase has already been beneficial to plenty. Leaders Liverpool are almost assured of finishing at the summit, bringing in at least €9.9m in a ranking bonus, as well as their seven wins being worth an additional €14.7m. Not to be sneezed at when there is also the €18.6m equal share they have been allotted.

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.

Liverpool will not be in the draw for the Champions League play-offs today after finishing top of the league standings in the group stages of the competition

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,