The most thrilling period in the footballing calendar began in rather tame fashion last week as the Champions League knockouts got under way.
Just five goals were scored in the opening four round of 16 first legs, but the tight nature of each of the ties – barring Club Brugge vs Benfica – means it’s all to play for in the reverse fixtures.
The excitement will hopefully be ramped up this time around with fans being treated to a pair of highly-anticipated knockout ties on Tuesday night as last season’s finalists do battle at Anfield and Europe’s hottest outfit travel to a hostile German…
