Finishing top of your Champions League group normally guarantees an easier draw in the last 16. That may not be true this year, though.
Barcelona's had already sealed top spot when they beat Borussia Monchengladbach on Tuesday as they ended the group phase with five wins from their six games.
Waiting for them as runners-up in the next round could be Bayern Munich of Paris Saint-Germain, both who finished second in their respective groups.
Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen are also confirmed as potential rivals, but it's PSG and Bayern who Luis Enrique will be keen to avoid.
Barça cannot meet Manchester City, however, as they were in the same group, but there may be other tough teams who finish second in their group.
If Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, the German team will also be a potential draw.
Elsewhere, if Sevilla beat or draw with Lyon they will qualify, while a win for the French side will put them through. Barça can't draw another Spanish side, but could face Lyon, while Juventus could also finish second if they slip up and Sevilla win on Wednesday.
Porto or Copenhagen will take second place in the final group, which has been won by Leicester.
Therefore, Barça could draw PSG, Bayern, Benfica or Bayer Leverkusen and will find out their other potential rivals on Wednesday.
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