The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase came to a dramatic close on Wednesday, setting up for an equally entertaining knockout stage that begins in two weeks' time. The introduction of the new format means the Champions League will introduce a new phase of competition in February when 16 teams will take part in the knockout round playoffs.

There is going to be a blockbuster Champions League knockout playoff round tie between Manchester City and Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. Here's why.

Manchester City will face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-off round.Pep Guardiola’s side booked their place in the playoff round with a 3-1 win over Club Brugge on

Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich is facing a crunch call on his future at the Allianz Arena. The Germany international has won eight Bundesliga titles and one UEFA Champions League crown as part of an incredible decade in Bavaria.

Despite any outside noise there may be with Kimmich, Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund recently affirmed that he is confident the club’s number 6 will put pen to paper o

With Joshua Kimmich's contract with Bayern Munich set to expire at the end of the season, speculation over the Germany captain's future is rife.The 29-year-old has been linked with Liverpool, while