We now know the 16 sides who will compete in the Champions League knockout stages.

The eight group winners and the eight runners-up will be included in Monday’s draw as they dream of winning Europe’s elite competition.

But the draw isn’t quite as straightforward as a group winner will play a group runner-up.

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While that is the case, there are a few permutations.

You can’t be drawn against a side that was in the group. You also can’t be drawn against a club that competes in your domestic league until the quarter-final round.

As a result, the odds of certain ties being drawn in the last-16 are far greater than others.

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In fact, one tie is as likely as 31.27% of being drawn, while others are down at 11.28%.

After Villarreal became the 16th side to qualify for the last-16 following their 3-2 victory over Atalanta on Thursday, we can now reveal the most likely ties in the next round.

We’ll go through ever side and the odds of being drawn against each opponent.

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Manchester City

PSG - 0.00%
Atletico Madrid - 18.44%
Sporting - 14.75%
Inter - 18.44%
Benfica - 14.75%
Villarreal - 18.44%
Salzburg - 15.17%
Chelsea - 0.00%

Conclusion: City have an equal - and best - chance of facing Atletico Madrid, Inter or Villarreal in the next round.