The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League returns this week with the start of knockout football following a two month break after the group games.
16 teams remain and will battle it out to try and dethrone Manchester City as Champions, with Guardiola's side also still in contention to lift the trophy and become back to back champions.
The remaining 16 teams are set to play the first of two legs in the round of 16 over the coming two weeks.
This week sees defending Champions Manchester City travel to Denmark to take on FC Copenhagen, whilst Champions League royalty Real Madrid are on the road to RB Leipzig on Tuesday, February 13th.
On Wednesday, Lazio host strong contenders Bayern Munich who have added more artillery to their attack by acquiring Harry Kane last summer. The last Champions League fixture of this week sees PSG take on Real Sociedad in Princes Park.
Champions League - Key Information
Manchester City are defending champions after Rodri's second half goal in the 2023 Champions League final was enough to see Guardiola's side lift their first Champions League trophy under his reign. They will continue their title defence against Copenhagen in the round of 16.
Last year's runners up Inter face stiff competition in their opening knockout stage draw against Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid.
Whilst 14 time winners Real Madrid will be hoping they can secure their 15th Champions League title after manager Ancelotti has appeared to have found the perfect blend of youth and experience in his squad with the likes of Vinicius JR, Jude Bellingham and Toni Kroos.
Besides City, Arsenal are the only Premier League side to advance to the elitist of European knockout stage football. The Gunners face Porto in their opening knockout stage game next Wednesday, February 21.
How to watch
All Champions League Games are available to watch on TNT Sports (Discovery+) and Amazon Prime (add on) for UK viewers.
In the US fans can watch the game on Paramount Plus and for Australians every game can be watched live on Stan Sport.
Champions League fixtures - round of 16 - 1st leg
Tuesday, February 13
Wednesday, February 14
Tuesday, February 20
Wednesday, February 21
Champions League fixtures - round of 16 - 2nd leg
Tuesday, March 5
Wednesday, March 6
Tuesday, March 12
Wednesday, March 13
Odds - Champions League Winners
Manchester City - 2/1
Bayern Munich - 9/2
Arsenal - 11/2
Real Madrid - 11/2
PSG - 12/1
Barcelona - 14/1
Inter Milan - 14/1
Atletico Madrid - 28/1
Borussia Dortmund - 40/1
Napoli - 50/1
Real Sociedad - 50/1
RB Leipzig - 66/1
PSV - 150/1
Porto - 200/1
Lazio - 250/1
Copenhagen - 500/1
All odds via Sky Bet and correct at the time of publication.
mayckopuyz
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Proof that show you don't understand soccer let me ......game of first playing second from group stage
Belatsch
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We already know City always play against small teams
GunnArs
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despite missing the last 6 or 7 years champions league, arsenal are given the same chance to win it as real madrid. 🤯 i’m also optimistic but THAT optimism is huge 😅
Lovebug2
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Madrid robs other teams . There is proof everywhere, on the internet, Laliga is also planning to punish them via Madrid TV for manipulation. Dishonest lot
They even hacked my account, I am not a Real Madrid fan. 😤
Lovebug2
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Only a club with one champions league think of that.
Madrid robs other teams . There is proof everywhere, on the internet, Laliga is also planning to punish them via Madrid TV for manipulation. Dishonest lot
Lovebug2
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Lets hope they will stop helping REAL MADRID and robbing Manchester City
jeaiknptz
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real or city is gonna win
AN-WAR
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This year Real Madrid will be back to its former glory but Man City will not talk about leaving 🤔
wehaklnz
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ref Madrid with 15 man plus var.
Only a club with one champions league think of that.
Seddekoprt
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the UCL trophy is going back to its home.bernabeau santiago. Hala madrid
ref Madrid with 15 man plus var.
Peaiotyz
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the UCL trophy is going back to its home.bernabeau santiago. Hala madrid
aktarhamid
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hala madrid champions League best team