The UEFA Champions League's knockout rounds are officially upon us, kicking things off with first-leg ties in the knockout phase playoffs as a batch of Europe's top teams begin to claw their way to the round of 16.

Borja Iglesias scored in stoppage time, after having another seemingly good goal ruled out through VAR, to salvage a 2-2 draw for Celta Vigo at Espanyol in the Spanish league on Saturday.

In light of his performance against Sociedad, Trent appears to be destined to start in Real Madrid’s upcoming game against SL Benfica.

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa avoided discussing a potential return to the Bernabeu for Jose Mourinho in his position, rather than as Benfica manager next week.

Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad to go top of La Liga Alvaro Arbeloa's side leapfrog Barcelona and two points clear Hansi Flick's side play Girona on Monday

“We know how difficult tomorrow will be, the atmosphere here, and the pressure it always puts on us. We must give our all to win, which is the goal,” said Arbeloa, highlighting what will be key for Re...