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The likes of Neymar and Mbappe were put in the shade by the Norwegian sensation, who broke another record with his double in BVB's 2-1 win over PSG

It is becoming more difficult for peripheral teams to enjoy success at the summit of European club football

Since Diego Simeone catapulted them into the elite, Atletico have had a burden of expectation placed on them, but it will be removed against Liverpool

The 17-year-old is quickly making a name for himself in the French capital, with both Manchester City and RB Leipzig casting admiring glances

While rumors circulate he may head to England to reunite with Carlo Ancelotti, some are urging the winger to push through and win Gattuso's confidence

Injuries to key men contributed to a dreadful night for Frank Lampard's Blues, who conceded ground in the race for the top four

Premier League champions' two-year ban from Europe handed out by UEFA prompted questions about short-term futures in key areas

The France international looks set to leave Old Trafford in the summer, and the game against the Blues will show how the club can move on without him

Injuries, fluctuations in form and changes in the dugout all have the potential to change the picture for teams competing in the knockout rounds

Through no fault of his own, Neymar has been deprived of playing in the biggest matches over the last two years but he has to make up for lost time

The Reds were close to signing the Atletico Madrid striker in 2013 - now they could face him in their Champions League last-16 tie

Neymar finished level with Messi and Ronaldo on 10 goals in 2015 but nobody other than the 'big two' has claimed the prize outright since Kaka in 2007

The Belgian made his first appearance in nearly three months and although los Blancos were held to a 2-2 draw at the Bernabeu, the winger impressed

The summer signings have had their issues this season but both played key roles in the Gunners returning to winning ways with a 4-0 rout of Newcastle

The Gunners winger has come in for some stinging criticism after a slow start to life in England following his summer move from Lille

The German keeper - who committed suicide in 2009 - was good friends with the former defender, who now heads up the Gunners' academy

As the game becomes ever more financially imbalanced, having a clearly defined, aesthetically pleasing identity is all most clubs can aim to do

The former USMNT manager now has another job on his list of failures, stepping down at the Bundesliga club after just 76 days

The former Barca boss has insisted he will see out last 12 months of his Etihad contract but two-year European ban casts doubts over his future

The France Under-21 international has been earning favourable comparisons to Henrik Larsson and his rise seems set to go on and on

The 19-year-old wide player was signed as a winger but has quickly developed into an outstanding full-back

Two more different teams you could scarcely imagine but this weekend pits Barcelona and Getafe as equals, with barely any distance between them

The 19-year-old had to overcome weight issues before earning a move to Amsterdam, but he has impressed since arriving in the Dutch capital

Discarded by Dortmund, the young Swede has claimed a starring role for the San Sebastian club, scoring big goals against Real Madrid and Athletic Club

The Ligue 1 champions have dethroned their Premier League counterparts, while Manchester United have dropped out of the top 10

The Gunners head into a vital period having now returned from a training camp in Dubai – with the Europa League and FA Cup still on the line

Jurgen Klopp's side did well during the Brazilian's injury-enforced absence but have gone to another level since he returned to the side

The Mexico international has had plenty of overseas suitors and, while his latest step will surprise some, it could be vital in the long run