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.

Rodrygo continued his scoring streak with Real Madrid on Wednesday, contributing to the team's 3-0 victory over Brest. Despite his two goals in the match, the Spanish powerhouse fell short in the league phase of the Champions League,

Real halted the then-defending champions City's title defence bid in a tense 120 minutes, followed by a penalty shoot-out