The Champions League route to the 2025 final is officially set, and the three remaining English clubs — Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa — now know the challenging paths they must navigate to reach the grand finale at the Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31, 2025.
With the Round of 16 ties kicking off this week, let’s break down each club’s journey through the knockout stages, their potential opponents, and the key matchups that could shape this season’s Champions League.
⚽ Liverpool’s Route to the Champions League Final
- Round of 16: Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
- First leg: March 5 (Away)
- Second leg: March 12 (Home)
Having topped the Champions League league phase, Liverpool earned a tough but thrilling clash against PSG — a team that secured their spot by overcoming Brest in the knockout play-offs.
🔥 Quarter-final potential opponents:
If Liverpool beat PSG, they could face either Atletico Madrid or Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals — a showdown against defensively solid sides with European pedigree.
🌟 Semi-final route:
The road to Munich might get even harder in the semi-finals, where a blockbuster clash against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich awaits — both clubs boasting legendary Champions League legacies.
🏟️ Final:
If Liverpool reach the Champions League final, they will battle for the trophy at the Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31, 2025 — aiming to add to their rich European history.
🔥 Arsenal’s Champions League Path to Allianz Arena
- Round of 16: Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven
- First leg: March 4 (Away)
- Second leg: March 11 (Home)
Arsenal‘s solid group stage campaign earned them a Round of 16 clash with familiar foes PSV Eindhoven — a team they faced earlier in the group phase.
⚡ Quarter-final potential opponents:
If Arsenal get past PSV, they could face Inter Milan or RB Leipzig in the quarter-finals — a tricky test but a winnable tie for Mikel Arteta‘s side.
🚀 Semi-final route:
The semi-finals could set up a high-stakes showdown against either Barcelona or Manchester City — a potential battle that could test Arsenal‘s Champions League credentials.
🏆 Final:
A win would take Arsenal to their first Champions League final since 2006 — with their eyes firmly set on lifting the trophy in Munich.
🟣 Aston Villa’s Road to Champions League Glory
- Round of 16: Aston Villa vs Club Brugge
- First leg: March 5 (Away)
- Second leg: March 12 (Home)
Aston Villa‘s long-awaited return to the Champions League knockout stages sees them face Club Brugge — a tie that Unai Emery‘s side will view as a golden opportunity to progress.
🔥 Quarter-final potential opponents:
Should Villa beat Brugge, they could face a thrilling all-English quarter-final clash against Liverpool — a mouth-watering showdown on Europe’s grandest stage.
💥 Semi-final route:
The semi-finals could pit Villa against either Atletico Madrid or Borussia Dortmund — tough opposition but not unbeatable for this confident Villa squad.
🏟️ Final:
Victory would send Aston Villa to the Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025 — a historic chance for European glory.
📅 Key Champions League Knockout Dates
- Round of 16: March 4/5 (first legs) & March 11/12 (second legs)
- Quarter-finals: April 8/9 (first legs) & April 15/16 (second legs)
- Semi-finals: April 29/30 (first legs) & May 6/7 (second legs)
- Final: May 31, 2025 — Allianz Arena, Munich
👀 All-English Quarter-Final Clash on the Horizon?
One of the most exciting possibilities is an all-English quarter-final between Liverpool and Aston Villa — a high-intensity Premier League showdown played out under the bright lights of the Champions League.
Meanwhile, Arsenal could find themselves facing Manchester City or Barcelona in a thrilling test of their European ambitions.
Will we see an all-English final in Munich — or will European giants like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG block the path to glory?
🎯 Champions League Route to 2025 Final: What’s Next?
The Champions League route to the 2025 final is full of twists and turns for Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa.
Each club faces a unique challenge, with tough knockout battles standing between them and a spot in Munich. As the Round of 16 kicks off, the journey towards Champions League glory intensifies — but can the Premier League’s best conquer Europe this season?
🔥 Stay tuned as we follow every twist in the road to the Allianz Arena — with expert analysis, match previews, and live updates!