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When is the Champions League round of 16 draw?

The Champions League trophy is pictured at the start of the UEFA Champions League Group stage draw ceremony, on August 25, 2016 in Monaco.  AFP PHOTO / VAL
Image: The Champions League draw takes place on Monday, December 12

Arsenal, Leicester and Manchester City are through to the knockout phase of the Champions League - but when will they find out who their opponents are for the round of 16?

Read on for our explainer here…

When is the Champions League draw?

The Champions League round of 16 draw takes place in Nyon at 11am GMT on Monday, December 12.

How will the draw work?

Group winners will go into one pot, group runners-up will go into the another.

No team can play a club from their group or any side from their own nation, while group winners will be away in the first legs and at home in the second legs.

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The first legs will take place on February 14/15 and 21/22, 2017. The second legs will take place on March 7/8 and 14/15, 2017.

Shinji Okazaki celebrates his goal against Club Brugge with team-mates
Image: Leicester City are looking forward to their first-ever Champions League knockout phase

How can I follow the draw?

Tune in to Sky Sports News HQ or follow the draw live on Sky Sports' digital platforms with our live blog. We'll be bringing you the draw as it happens and also analysis and reaction to the pairings.

Who has qualified?

Group winners: Arsenal, Napoli, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Monaco, Borussia Dortmund, Leicester, Juventus

Runners up: PSG, Benfica, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid, Porto, Sevilla

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