Arsenal's recent win against Girona solidified their status in the top eight of the Champions League, boosting their chance of favorable matchups in the draw scheduled for February 2025. The victory ensures they remain in third place, potentially avoiding tougher opponents like traditional Italian clubs, AC Milan and Juventus, who are not performing at their peak. The draw will decide possible future matchups, with Arsenal hopeful for a relatively easier path to the final at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena in May.
"Had a rotated Gunners team not secured a 2-1 win in Catalonia, Mikel Arteta's side could feasibly have slipped all the way down to eighth place."
"Juventus have been draw specialists this season, while Milan have been forced to sack Paulo Fonseca after slipping out of the Serie A title race."
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