Bayern Munich were beaten 3-0 at Feyenoord on Wednesday to complicate their Champions League last 16 hopes, while Paris Saint-Germain swapped places with Manchester City in the elimination zone after 4-2 comeback win.
Both European giants have struggled in the revamped Champions League and both need to win when they meet in Paris tonight
The Champions League and Europa League reform drew criticism because it added to an already packed calendar, yet the European competitions' league phase finale is set to be a memorable blockbuster next week.
According to a report from Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich star midfielder Joshua Kimmich is “in contact” with Real Madrid over a potential move this summer.
Paris Saint-Germain had been let down by their inability to score goals in this season's Champions League but everything clicked on Wednesday, when they produced a brilliant fightback to beat Manchester City 4-2 and finally kickstart their campaign.
The Champions League has never before seen the kind of hectic multi-screen action that will play out in the eighth and final round of games next Wednesday.
In an exclusive TNT Sports interview, PSG boss Luis Enrique insists his side have not got what they “deserved” in this season’s UEFA Champions League so far.
The UEFA Champions League continues Jan. 22 with Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City highlighting the day of fixtures. Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and more are in action as well. Predictions for the full slate of matches below.
A bold new vision for the Champions League was launched this season. It has involved more games and more money for European soccer’s elite in a rebuttal to the threat of a controversial breakaway super league.
Villarreal are currently waiting on completing a deal for the loan signing of Rafa Marin, but in the meantime, they have closed their first agreement of the winter transfer window, albeit it is for a