Three of the four Premier League clubs managed a top eight finish, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa impressing, but Manchester City must face Real Madrid in the play-off.
Liverpool lost their last group stage game but it made no difference as they finished top of the group stage having won their first seven matches.
The Champions League knockout play-off begins on Tuesday night, with 16 teams battling to join the already qualified eight sides in the next round.
Aston Villa’s win over Celtic on the final day of the group stage saw them grab the eighth and final spot to see them straight into the last 16.
Pep Guardiola’s side is struggling for form and face the huge task of beating Real Madrid in the play-off round, but if they are to handle that challenge they will be rewarded with a last 16 tie with Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen.
