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.

Two of the world’s most iconic soccer franchises get together Tuesday in Manchester, England, as Real Madrid travels to face Manchester City in the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid faces a familiar foe in the Champions League playoff on Tuesday, taking on Premier League champions Manchester City. The first leg takes place at th