The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and now, with the draw complete, the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table,

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.

The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of European club football, and Real Madrid stands as its undisputed king with a record 14 titles. As the knockout stage unfolds, all eyes are on the Spanish giants to see if they can maintain their dominance.