Friday morning, UEFA conducted the draw for the Champion League's new playoff phase, which essentially adds one more round to the previous format's knockout stage. 16 teams were sorted, with pairings influenced (but not entirely determined) by order of finish in the group stage.

The two big favorites meet at the quarter final stage, serving up a treat of a contest, and it’s not the first time they’ve met over the years.

Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

The UEFA Champions League knockout round draw is Friday, with 24 of Europe's top soccer clubs entering the playoff phase. Here's what to know.

Manchester City will face Chelsea in an all-English Champions League quarterfinal, while Arsenal were drawn to face Real Madrid.

Both Real Madrid and Manchester City have been going through injury crises in recent months, as they struggle to find their groove. More so for Pep Guardiola’s side, but they have received major