Champions League

Lionel Messi has matched Thierry Henry's unwanted record for missing the most penalties in Champions League history, after he saw his spot-kick saved by ...

You've also got to have that little bit of luck, too.' Lionel Messi has matched Thierry Henry's unwanted record for missing the most penalties in Champions League history, after he saw his spot-kick saved by Thibaut Courtois in PSG's 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Tuesday. Lionel Messi matches Thierry Henry's unwanted record of most MISSED penalties in Champions League history after the PSG star saw his spot-kick saved by Thibaut Courtois in win over Real Madrid

Get a step ahead with a rundown of each 2022 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matchup with odds, picks, and stats ahead of the knockout stage.

That was the same Sporting side that was outscored by a combined 9-3 against Ajax in the group stage. Benfica has (to mixed results). A famous 3-0 win over Barcelona earned the Portuguese side a place in the knockouts, but there are also ugly defeats to Bayern, plus a pair of 3-1 losses to Porto and Sporting in league play. The problem, however, with taking Atletico to win straight up is the massive draw potential in this match. While Ajax is making headlines for its goalscoring prowess, backed by Sebastien Haller's sensational form, this team has hardly conceded either — a +64 goal differential (69 scored and five conceded!) through 22 Eredivisie matches is absolutely unheard of. Quite simply, Atletico is underperforming in front of net, while Man United is overperforming. Juventus had a horrendous start to the season, but the Old Lady is on a 10-match Serie A unbeaten streak, and the arrival of Dusan Vlahovic will cure all lingering goalscoring ailments. This matchup will be less entertaining — Chelsea played to a trio of 1-0 results among its six group-stage matches, winning two of them. Sadly, that's not a good way to make a profit, as the odds on him scoring aren't worth the risk that comes with picking a goalscorer. Liverpool was a perfect six-of-six in the group stage, but the Reds were leaky at the back, conceding six goals over the stage of competition. The under is a compelling play here with both team defenses likely showing up in a first leg that neither side will want to fall too far behind. That certainly may happen with elite attacking firepower on both clubs, but the odds discount each side's defensive prowess. Tread carefully in this matchup, as a meeting of two title-worthy sides this early is certain to create chaos.

The France striker prepares to face the club heavily linked with his services in the Champions League last 16. Last summer, PSG turned down multiple bids from Real Madrid for the 23-year-old, who can leave as a free agent at the end of the season when ...

The league was too easy for them, and then they would play gung-ho football against Real Madrid and get punished. "They signed Jack Grealish, but he's not done anything yet and they're still going to win the league. While Atletico are the defending Spanish champions, United haven't won a trophy since the 2017 Europa League under Jose Mourinho. It's alright whipping up Norwich every week, and that's their bread and butter. Evergreen striker Luis Suarez will hope to renew his rivalry with the men from Old Trafford, but Antoine Griezmann is yet to figure since his return from a thigh injury. From a British perspective, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City sealed their spot in the last 16 with a game to spare, meaning their 2-1 defeat to RB Leipzig in their final group game mattered little, although Champions League holders Chelsea had to settle for second spot in Group H after drawing 3-3 with Zenit in their last group fixture. The group stage of the competition came to a conclusion in early December, with Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona the big-hitters who exited prior to the round of 16, dropping into the Europa League as a result. For Dortmund, it represented just the second time in a decade they had failed to progress from the group stage, with five-time winners Barca a mainstay of the latter stages in 19 of the last 20 campaigns. Sometimes, their problem is that the Premier League is too easy for them. When Man City are buying players, they're not even making a massive difference. They're not becoming weaker. Teams are becoming stronger.

Champions League away goals rule has been a staple part of European competition for almost 60 years - but that's changed this season.

Why was the away goals rule scrapped? "However, the question of its abolition has been debated at various UEFA meetings over the last few years. The Champions League knockout stages is synonymous with feeling under pressure to score at least one goal away from home. Why was the away goals rule scrapped? Barcelona's stunning 6-5 win over Paris Saint-Germain in 2017... Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City all face a major change to UEFA's rules in this year's Champions League knockout stages.

The Champions League knockout stages continue on Wednesday as Liverpool travel to Inter Milan, while Bayern Munich take on Red Bull Salzburg. Liverpool will be hoping to follow Premier League side Manchester City to a big win, after Pep Guardiola's men ...

The league was too easy for them, and then they would play gung-ho football against Real Madrid and get punished. "They signed Jack Grealish, but he's not done anything yet and they're still going to win the league. While Atletico are the defending Spanish champions, United haven't won a trophy since the 2017 Europa League under Jose Mourinho. It's alright whipping up Norwich every week, and that's their bread and butter. Evergreen striker Luis Suarez will hope to renew his rivalry with the men from Old Trafford, but Antoine Griezmann is yet to figure since his return from a thigh injury. From a British perspective, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City sealed their spot in the last 16 with a game to spare, meaning their 2-1 defeat to RB Leipzig in their final group game mattered little, although Champions League holders Chelsea had to settle for second spot in Group H after drawing 3-3 with Zenit in their last group fixture. The group stage of the competition came to a conclusion in early December, with Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona the big-hitters who exited prior to the round of 16, dropping into the Europa League as a result. For Dortmund, it represented just the second time in a decade they had failed to progress from the group stage, with five-time winners Barca a mainstay of the latter stages in 19 of the last 20 campaigns. Sometimes, their problem is that the Premier League is too easy for them. When Man City are buying players, they're not even making a massive difference. They're not becoming weaker. Teams are becoming stronger.

The Premier League leaders demonstrated why they are the betting favourites to conquer Europe this campaign with a 5-0 thumping of Sporting Lisbon in ...

In the Premier League no [it doesn't] but in this competition it is like this.' 'They are a pain in the a** all the time. 'People say "this year we have to win the Champions League", we tried last season, two seasons ago as well.