The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and now, with the draw complete, the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table,

The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of European club football, and Real Madrid stands as its undisputed king with a record 14 titles. As the knockout stage unfolds, all eyes are on the Spanish giants to see if they can maintain their dominance.

The dates have been set for City’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off tie with Real Madrid.We will host the Spanish side at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 11 February, before travelling