Erling Haaland has developed a reputation as arguably the deadliest finisher in world football in his time at Manchester City. Haaland's first season in Manchester ended as an incredible success personally and collectively as City swept all before them as part of a historic trophy treble - including their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.

One of the last two teams to win the Champions League faces an early exit from this year's competition as Manchester City and Real Madrid get set for the first leg of their high-stake play-off tie (3pm ET, DAZN).

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.

Carlo Ancelotti said Manchester City vs. Real Madrid "feels like a Clásico now" as the teams prepare to meet in the Champions League for the fourth season in a row, and backed the tie's winner to "go far in the competition.

Erling Haaland will be recalled to the Manchester City starting lineup for tonight’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid. Man City welcome the holders to the Etihad Stadium on this evening looking to secure a positive result in the knockout phase play-off first-leg.