Real Madrid has long been considered to be the biggest club in world football, and their incredible success in the Champions League has played a large part in t

Now the jeopardy really kicks in for the Champions League with a title chase, pride and hard cash on the line. At least four former European champions will be among eight teams eliminated when the new knockout playoff round ends this week.

Hello there! And just like that, another UEFA Champions League week is upon us. Ahead of the first-ever edition of the knockout phase playoffs, I'm Pardeep Cattry with the latest ahead of a consequential week of action in Europe.