Real Madrid against Manchester City in the Champions League is the accidental blockbuster of the new knockout playoffs round that starts Tuesday. The past two title winners surprisingly finished mid-table in the new 36-team standings format that ended in January.

United States men's national team striker Ricardo Pepi continues his scoring tear with a goal against Liverpool in the Champions League to give PSV the win. Savinho has given Manchester City life in the Champions League. His goal gives Man City a two-goal cushion over Brugge.

Tickets for the final on Saturday 24 May start at just €10. General public ticket sales for the 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League final, set to take place at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on Saturday 24 May (kick-off at 17:00 local time), will run from 20 to 26 February exclusively via UEFA.com/tickets.