Arsenal boast a prime position in the freshly drawn 2025/26 UEFA Champions League round of 16 bracket, facing unseeded Bayer Leverkusen first.
Their top seeding ensures home advantage in the second leg, fueling predictions of a deep run. Unmatched League Phase Dominance Arsenal finished with 24 points from an 8-0-0 record and +19 goal difference, leading Bayern Munich. This flawless campaign highlights Mikel Arteta’s tactical mastery and squad resilience.
Avoiding early clashes with Liverpool, Chelsea, or Barcelona clears the path. Elite Squad Depth Stars like Saka, Rice, Saliba, and additions Gyökeres and Eze provide firepower. Depth mitigates injuries during a packed schedule.
Favorable Path Ahead of Quarters could pit them against Bodø/Glimt or Sporting CP, far easier than rivals facing PSG or Real.
Opta sees 68% quarter-final odds and strong final contention.



