Real Madrid have officially booked their place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after overcoming Manchester City in the playoffs. With this hurdle cleared, all eyes are now on the upcoming

The race for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League final looks set to be another fascinating battle amongst Europe's elite.The expanded format of the tournament has meant changes to how teams qualify for the knockout rounds with more games added to the league phase and the creation of Round of 16 playoffs for teams finishing outside the top eight of the league standings.

Barcelona and Real Madrid have been drawn against each other in the semifinal of the Copa de la Reina, setting up three Clásicos in three weeks in March.