The weekend is already off to a busy start with the UEFA Champions League draw for the knockout phase playoffs, and that's before an exciting batch of matches takes place across Europe. I'm Pardeep Cattry with an end-of-week check-in.

Anwar El Ghazi, a Netherlands international winger formerly of Aston Villa and PSV, had often posted about Palestine throughout his career, but one particular message, written on his Instagram story in October 2023, saw his contract terminated by his football club and led to a lengthy legal battle.

Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

Real Madrid confirmed a huge injury blow which will severly affect head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for this month’s Champions League clash with Manchester City.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted their clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League will be “extremely difficult.” The two European heavyweights have been paired together in the knockout play-offs on Friday.

Joseph Guardiola believes that the clashes between Manchester City and Real Madrid are almost like a derby. Both teams are meeting for the fourth consecutive Champions League season, this time in a playoff for advancement to the round of 16.