"Diego Simeone's side booked their spot in the last-16 following a 7-4 aggregate triumph over Club Brugge. The first leg had been a thrilling 3-3 draw but Atletico demolished the Belgians 4-1 in the second leg. Turkish giants Galatasaray nearly saw their Champions League ambitions extinguished as they were forced to net twice in extra time to overcome Juventus 7-5 on aggregate, despite going into the second leg with a 5-2 advantage."
"Should Liverpool meet Atletico it will mark the second occasion the sides have clashed this season. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and a late winner from Virgil van Dijk secured the Reds' 3-2 victory over Atletico in a tense encounter at Anfield in September. However, it was a tie notable for a breakdown from Atletico boss Simeone that resulted in him being dismissed by the referee."
Liverpool's potential Champions League last-16 opponents are Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray, both formidable sides. Atletico Madrid advanced by defeating Club Brugge 7-4 on aggregate, winning the second leg 4-1 after a 3-3 first-leg draw. Galatasaray dramatically overcame Juventus 7-5 on aggregate, scoring twice in extra time despite holding a 5-2 advantage entering the second leg. Liverpool previously faced Atletico this season, winning 3-2 at Anfield with goals from Salah, Robertson, and van Dijk. Atletico manager Simeone was dismissed during that match and now seeks potential revenge. Neither opponent offers an easy path to the quarter-finals for the six-time European champions.
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