What to watch on Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Juventus vs Atletico Madrid at 16:00 ET/20:00 GMT
Broadcast listings: Turner Sports, B/R Live, UniMás, Univision, and SiriusXM FC in the USA; BT Sport in the UK; DAZN in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia; Sky Italia in Italy; Movistar in Spain
Preview: This is the game everyone eagerly awaits. After losing 2-0 in Spain, Juventus has a huge hill to climb in order to avoid an embarrassing round of 16 exit. The Italian giant will look to Cristiano Ronaldo, who cut a frustrated figure in the first leg, as Allegri's men are in need of inspiration in their European campaign.
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As for Atletico, they must simply do what they do best: defend a lead. However, Simeone will be without a few key players, especially in defense, given that Hernandez and Luis have not made the trip to Turin. Partey and Costa will also play no part in the second leg, leaving El Cholo with a selection headache.
Will Atletico's injury worries ruin their odds of progressing?
Man City vs Schalke at 16:00 ET/20:00 GMT
Broadcast listings: B/R Live, Galavision, and Univision Deportes En Vivo in the USA; BT Sport and BBC Radio in the UK; DAZN in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia; and Sky Sport in Germany
Preview: Man City suffered a scare in their first-leg clash with Schalke. The English giant was trailing their German opponent 2-1 up until the 85th minute and had to rescued by goals from Sane and Sterling en route to their 3-2 victory.
Sane ready to face former club Schalke once more
The Citizens have been in excellent form as of late and have wrestled back the lead in the Premier League for Liverpool in their quadruple quest. However, for them to achieve that, they must first secure progression to the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.
What to watch on Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Barcelona vs Lyon at 16:00 ET/20:00 GMT
Broadcast listings: UniMás, B/R Live, Univision, and Radio Barca in the USA; BT Sport in the UK; DAZN and Radio Barca in Canada; Optus Sport and Radio Barca in Australia; and RMC Sport in France
Preview: Messi and Suarez drew blanks in the first leg in France en route to a goalless draw but a similar display could result in elimination. Given that Nebil Fekir will return for the Camp Nou trip, Barcelona must be wary of their opponent.
The "Greatest of All Ties" eyeing a spot in the quarter-finals
However, the Blaugrana's South American duo has scored four goals each since the first leg. With Real Madrid and PSG having already been eliminated, La Pulga will have to be at his best or risk a similar humiliation.
Bayern Munich vs Liverpool at 16:00 ET/20:00 GMT
Broadcast listings: Turner Sports, Galavision, Univision Deportes En Vivo, B/R Live, and SiriusXM FC in the USA; TalkSport Radio UK, BT Sport, and BBC Radio 5 Live in the UK; DAZN in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia; and Sky Sport and SRF zwei in Germany
Preview: Everything is at stake in this game. Given that the two sides played a goalless draw at Anfield, whoever wins at the Allianz Arena will go through. Liverpool might not boast the home advantage but they will still fancy their odds of winning.
One worrying statistic is Mohamed Salah's recent goalscoring drought. The Egyptian is without a goal in his last five games and has only scored once in his last eight appearances for the club. Lewandowski, meanwhile, has four strikes from his last two matches. Who will make the quarter-finals? Tune in to find out.
Today's big headlines
Zidane is back at the Bernabeu
Only nine months after breaking Real Madrid's heart by quitting, Zinedine Zidane is back at the club. Los Blancos announced that the Frenchman will be taking over Solari, who was sacked, effective immediately and fans are understandably excited to have him back.
Louis Van Gaal retires from managing
After an illustrious career, Louis Van Gaal announced his retirement from management. The Dutchman has created tons of memories during his career, some which will never be forgotten.
Van Gaal calls it quits to what was an illustrious managerial career
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