FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED: Arsenal fell to defeat in Barcelona to end their interest in this year's Champions League. Rob Draper runs the rule over another awe-inspiring display at the Nou Camp. ...read
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane pulled no punches in his assessment of Arsenal's latest Champions League exit on Wednesday night. The Gunners lost 3-1 to Barcelona.
MATT BARLOW AT THE NOU CAMP: The rain fell in Spain as Arsenal disappeared down the Champions League drain. Again. Out in the first knockout round for the sixth successive year.
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has hailed his side's breathtaking comeback victory over Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Arsenal may have been sent crashing out of the Champions League by Barcelona on Wednesday night but there was at least some good news for English clubs.
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar all struck in the Barcelona front three as the European champions ensured Arsenal suffered another last-16 exit from the Champions League.
Barcelona beat Arsenal 2-1 in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg tie. SAMI MOKBEL rates the performances of every player at the Nou Camp.
The Champions League anthem can make the hairs on the back of people's necks stand up, so imagine what can be achieved when the decibels are raised when it is sung alongside others?
RIK SHARMA: Another one down, five more to go. Five games stand between Barcelona and the Champions League trophy, which they already hold and are likely to still be after the final in May
Arsenal have now crashed out of the Champions League in the last 16 for six consecutive seasons after the 5-1 aggregate loss as Arsene Wenger also hailed holders Barcelona as 'art'.
Manchester City hope that Nicolas Otamendi will recover from injury in time for Sunday’s Manchester derby as they await the outcome of scans on their captain Vincent Kompany.
Two European heavyweights collide once more on Wednesday when Bayern Munich entertain Juventus in the second leg of this season's Champions League last-16 encounter.
Arsenal fans look away now as Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant believes Barcelona can become the first side to retain the Champions League.
JOE BERNSTEIN: The last three goalkeepers to have won the World Cup are Gianluigi Buffon, Iker Casillas and Manuel Neuer; the best of their generation.
Thomas Muller hopes that the Premier League will notice Pep Guardiola when he joins Manchester City because the Bayern Munich boss 'works in a very special way'.
Lineker will front the broadcaster's coverage of the Champions League last-16 meeting between the Gunners and the Spanish giants in the Nou Camp, with Ferdinand providing punditry.
Wednesday night will see the conclusion of an epic Champions League double-header, with Bayern Munich and Juventus locked at 2-2 following a thrilling first leg in Turin in February.
CHRIS WHEELER: The Spanish giants have knocked out City at the last 16 stage in each of the last two seasons, and are expected to do the same to Arsenal at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night.
Atletico Madrid may have progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals on penalties – but boss Diego Simeone said his side spent no time practicing spot-kicks in the build up to the game.
David Moyes refused to rule out a return to Celtic as manager but warned the Scottish champions it will take a major squad revamp to match his Champions League ambitions.
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott wants to see Arsenal summon the spirit of Olympiacos as they go in search of another Champions League escape act.
ROB DRAPER: If a man has won three successive Bundelisga titles, as Pep Guardiola is likely to do this season, it would be intemperate to call him a flop.
The timing of a bizarre mini-invasion of Barcelona’s training session by three young fans was not lost on supporters – finishing the job against Arsenal tonight ought to be child’s play.
Stick or twist? Danny Welbeck or Olivier Giroud? Barcelona or Everton? This week's fixtures pose some tough questions for Arsene Wenger.
The Serie A leaders head to the Allianz Arena on level terms after fighting back from two goals behind to draw 2-2 in Turin. Marchisio and Dybala have both injured calf muscles.
MATT BARLOW: Arsene Wenger gives his team 'a five per cent chance' against Barcelona, but the Arsenal manager's pre-match defiance went beyond the confines of this Champions League tie.
Vincent Kompany will miss Sunday's Manchester derby and could be out for over a month after suffering yet another injury set-back in Manchester City's Champions League clash with Dynamo Kiev.
Atletico Madrid's Champions League match-winner Juanfran admits he hopes his side avoid Real Madrid and Barcelona in the quarter-finals, after overcoming PSV in a penalty shootout.
As the uncertainty around Arsene Wenger grows, so does the possibility that Wednesday’s engagement with Barcelona might just be his last fixture in the Champions League.
The Spaniard has agreed a deal to succeed Manuel Pellegrini at the Etihad Stadium this summer and was recently pictured meeting City's director of football, Txiki Begiristain, in Amsterdam.
PETE JENSON: Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid beat PSV Eindhoven 8-7 on penalties after a goalless Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday evening.
PSV more than held their own in a cauldron atmosphere at the Vicente Calderon and kept their hosts a bay through 90 minutes and extra time, but defeat left the Dutch coach with a bitter taste.
Rio Ferdinand believes English clubs' failure in the Champions League in recent years is due to the world's best players no longer playing in the Premier League.
MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE ETIHAD: Any executive who continues to advocate closed-shop European football - minus rigorous qualification - should be tied to a chair and made to watch this game.
Brad and Jennifer, Justin and Britney, Puffy and J-Lo. Back in 2001, the world was enthralled by some of the great celebrity romances. Alas, none were to survive the test of time.
JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: It is painful to watch the imposing Belgian captain try to manage his broken body. What will Pep Guardiola make of all this? Can he rely on Vincent Kompany?
CHRIS WHEELER: They seem a while ago now, those days when City took their first, tentative steps in this competition and fell flat on their face. But by and large, they have kept moving forwards.
Manchester City reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time after a 0-0 draw with Dynamo Kiev, but it came at a price after injures to Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi.
Manager Arsene Wenger offered a passionate defence of his Arsenal record on the eve of the last-16 second leg Champions League clash in Barcelona.
Earlier this month, the Premier League's 'big five' of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United were believed to have discussed proposals for a Super League in London.
Paul Pogba may well be in the mood to celebrate given it is his 23rd birthday but Bayern Munich are planning to crash his party.
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has said a first Champions League quarter-final will not be enough and the English side should be aiming to lift the trophy with the talent in their squad.
Griezmann has scored in four consecutive league games ahead of Tuesday night's clash with PSV Eindhoven and has been integral to Atletico's involvement in the title race.
The Bundesliga leaders were held to a 2-2 draw in Turin last month despite taking a two goal lead, and a goalless draw would see them through to the quarter-finals for the fifth year in a row.
Mesut Ozil has been handed the compliment every playmaker craves by being likened to Lionel Messi as a creative genius.
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben is doubtful for Wednesday's Champions League last 16 second leg against Juventus after he was forced to skip training on Tuesday with a cold.
A series of the club's stars and head coach Pep Guardiola could be seen struggling in the inclement conditions on Tuesday ahead of Bayern's encounter with Juventus on Wednesday night.
The Bianconeri players were injured in training and have been ruled Dybala out of the game due to a muscle problem. Marchisio was diagnosed with a torn calf and will be out for up to 20 days.
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hailed Arsene Wenger a 'chosen one' on the eve of their clash in the Nou Camp but warned Arsenal to prepare for more Champions League misery.
Atletico Madrid’s creaky old stadium – not long for this world because of plans to move to a new ground outside of the city in 2017 – will be full and rocking as it hosts PSV Eindhoven.
Arsenal travel to the Nou Camp on Wednesday night with a two-goal deficit to overturn against Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League Last 16 tie.
Manuel Pellegrini wants to go out as a Champions League winner at Manchester City – but insists it is not to prove a point to the club’s owners.
Dani Alves. We can't see him yet through the windows of the Audi Q7 but the fact that the issue sponsors' car heading this way has been customised in bright orange vinyl gives the game away.
IAN LADYMAN: Yaya Toure has told friends he doesn’t want to move abroad if he leaves Manchester City at the end of the season. Toure, 32, has one year left on his contract at the Etihad.
Arsenal were overwhelmed by Barcelona at the Emirates, where Lionel Messi scored both goals to leave many presuming the second leg was a mere formality for the European champions.
CHRIS WHEELER: Pellegrini is expected to take Manchester City one step closer to that goal by reaching the quarter-final when they defend a 3-1 first leg lead against Dynamo Kiev
Dynamo Kiev manager Sergei Rebrov believes his team can still reach the Champions League quarter-finals at Manchester City's expense.
The Argentiniancoach chose to field a strong side, including Antoine Griezmann, Koke and Diego Godin, for the 3-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga on Saturday.
As the England star and his team-mates prepare to host Dynamo Kiev in the second leg of their last 16 tie, the 21-year-old has decided the time is right for a bold claim about City's chances.
Joe Hart believes Manchester City can be England’s standard bearers in the Champions League, declaring: ‘We’re in it to win it’, ahead of facing Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 second leg clash.
With both City and Bayern holding strong hands in their respective last 16 ties, there is a chance the current and future Sky Blues boss could face off in the Champions League quarter-finals.
The Gunners trail 2-0 ahead of Wednesday night’s return leg at the Nou Camp, after Messi scored twice at the Emirates, but he believes they have what it takes to overturn the deficit.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone believes his side have run into top form as they armed up for next week's Champions League clash with a 3-0 home win over Deportivo La Coruna.
David Beckham and his son Brooklyn were involved in a clash with a Chelsea vice-president on Wednesday night after celebrating during Paris Saint-Germain's win in the Champions League.
He may not have featured as Paris Saint-Germain proved too strong for Chelsea in the last 16 of the Champions League, but France full back Layvin Kurzawa has got himself a brand new tattoo.
Eden Hazard's father has claimed that his son's displays for Chelsea this season have been hindered by a long-term groin injury - and the club are forcing him to play through it.
Paris St-Germain players were in high spirits and celebrated their Champions League last-16 victory over Chelsea earlier this week with a meal out in the city.
Yaya Toure faces a race against time to be fit for Manchester City's Champions League tie with Dynamo Kiev and the Manchester derby after he was ruled out of Norwich with a heel injury.
The treble-chasing Bavarians, five points clear of their rivals with nine matches left in the Bundesliga, play the round of 16 second leg against Juventus next week after a 2-2 draw in the first game.
MARTIN SAMUEL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Three down, one to go. Lose at Everton on Saturday and that is it, season over, and we won’t even be halfway through March.
The French champions earned a 2-1 win against the Blues to send them crashing out of Europe as Laurent Blanc's side cruised into the quarter-finals.
Winning the Champions League again was the only realistic route back into the competition in 2016-17 because the Blues are languishing 10th in the Premier League and ten points off qualification.
If knocking them out of the Champions League wasn't enough, Paris Saint-Germain are continuing to rile Chelsea supporters as the French club's social media onslaught shows no sign of abating.
PETE JENSON: At any other club they would already have commissioned the sculptor to make a start on the bronze statue so they can put it up in front of the main stand the day he retires.
SAMI MOKBEL: Eden Hazard was booed by his own supporters on Wednesday night as Zlatan Ibrahimovic ripped Chelsea’s Champions League dream to shreds.
Rio Ferdinand has called on English clubs to bring Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the Premier League and believes the 34-year-old could be the catalyst to winning trophies for any club.
SAMI MOKBEL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Guus Hiddink fears Chelsea are facing a lengthy spell in the Champions League wilderness after PSG ended their dreams.
It was deja-vu for Chelsea after they were dumped out the Champions League by PSG for the second year in a row. Here Sportsmail's Jamie Redknapp reflects on the Blues' disappointing night.
Thomas Muller has sent a warning shot to Barcelona by declaring that he and his Bayern Munich team-mates will be ready to take on the Spanish giants - should they meet in the Champions League.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck to help Paris Saint-Germain dump Chelsea out of the Champions League following a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge, as the French champions advanced to the last eight.
My relationship with Sir Alex? We don't have a relationship, says Stam
SAMI MOKBEL: There is anguish in Stam's eyes when he discusses United, past and present
Arsenal crash out of the Champions League and Twitter takes a swipe at Wenger and Co
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Roy Keane pulled no punches in his assessment of Arsenal's latest Champions League exit...
Barcelona 3-1 Arsenal (5-1 agg)
MATT BARLOW: The rain fell in Spain as Arsenal disappeared down the Champions League drain. Again
Bayern Munich 4-2 Juventus (AET, agg 6-4)
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Bayern Munich reached the Champions League quarter-finals in emphatic style
My relationship with Sir Alex? We don't have a relationship, says Stam
SAMI MOKBEL: There is anguish in Stam's eyes when he discusses United, past and present
Pulis must pay Crystal Palace back £2m bonus
Tony Pulis has been ordered to repay the £2m bonus he received for keeping Crystal Palace in the Premier League
Klopp: United hate us but I'm not scared!
No matter how many pessimistic scenarios were put to him, each was batted away with a glint in his eye
'England are in the driving seat for the Grand Slam... Let's hope the French trip them up!
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Marler avoids sanction for 'gipsy boy' jibe and cleared for Le Crunch
Joe Marler made the remark towards Samson Lee, who hails from a traveller background
After my cancer scare and injury hell, I was due a break
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Cheltenham rocked as Sprinter Sacre pulls off incredible comeback to beat hot favourite Un De Sceaux
Epic Champion Chase battle
West Indies talisman Gayle dismantles England with historic batting display to inflict World T20 defeat
The World Boss destroys England
United and Liverpool keep close tabs on Ter Stegen as Barcelona keeper grows frustrated at rotation policy
Barcelona 'will sell this summer if price is right'
Former West Ham and Swansea footballer Iriekpen 'glassed pub bouncer in the face' leaving him with two severed arteries
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Redknapp joins Derby as football advisor for the remainder of the season
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