Manuel Neuer will miss FC Bayern Munich's crucial UEFA Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against Atalanta on Tuesday after suffering yet another calf injury, dealing a major setback to Vincent Kompany's side at a decisive stage of the season.
FC Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has said the squad were in "good spirits" after their important La Liga victory and warned they must be ready for a demanding physical test against Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
Pep Guardiola has questioned aspects of the revamped UEFA Champions League format after Manchester City were once again drawn against Real Madrid.
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw produced heavyweight clashes and high-stakes drama, with six Premier League clubs handed demanding tests on the road to Budapest.
Atalanta produced a stunning performance to beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 in their Champions League play-off second leg to overturn a two-nil first-leg deficit and progress in the competition with a 4-3 aggregate win.
Aurelien Tchouameni has described Real Madrid's progression to the UEFA Champions League last 16 as a victory for "everyone who is against racism" after a tense 2-1 win over S.L. Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night.