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.

Real Madrid battles Man City in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout playoff today. This match is available on one streaming service for free.

Pep Guardiola has backtracked over claims Manchester City have a one percent chance of beating Real Madrid to reach the Champions League last-16. Man City must come from behind if they are to avoid an early exit from the competition after conceding two late goals in the first-leg en route to a 3-2 loss.