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Champions League: Knockout stage opponents for Italian clubs

Champions League: Knockout stage opponents for Italian clubs

With the Champions League group stage concluded, Inter have secured direct qualification to the round of 16, while Atalanta, Milan and Juventus will compete in the playoff round. Here’s a look at the potential opponents each Italian club could face in the next stage of the competition:

Inter’s possible round of 16 opponents

Inter finished fourth in the group stage, earning direct entry to the round of 16. They could potentially face Milan, PSV, Feyenoord or Juventus in what could be an exciting all-Italian matchup.

Atalanta’s playoff round opponents

After finishing ninth, Atalanta will compete in the playoff round. They will face either Sporting CP or Club Brugge for a chance to advance further in the tournament.

Milan’s playoff round opponents

A disappointing loss to Dinamo Zagreb left Milan in 13th place. They will now take on either Feyenoord or Juventus in the playoff round.

Juventus’ playoff round opponents

Juventus ended up 20th after losing to Benfica. Their potential playoff opponents are Milan or PSV as they look to progress in the competition.

The draw for the next round will take place soon to determine the exact matchups for the Italian clubs still competing in this season’s Champions League.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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