Atletico Madrid news

As the title holders prepare for their first knockout tie without the Portuguese forward in a decade, Goal analyses his pivotal role in past triumphs

The English champions face Schalke for a place in the next round and the bet365 believe they're the team to beat ahead of Barcelona and Juventus

The Turin outfit brought the forward to Serie A from La Liga last year, but it could have been a vastly different transfer saga instead

Goal rounds up everything you need to know, including television information, key dates and how to watch

Goal looks at the form for each team in the European knockouts, ranking them in order of success in their last 10 games in all competitions

The defender boasts a 100 per cent penalty record since taking over duties from Ronaldo, and that has prompted him to score more goals than ever

Written off after a dire start to the season under Julen Lopetegui, the Blancos are now second following an impressive 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid

The Wales international started a meeting with Atletico on the bench, but was introduced to reach a century of strikes and put the Blancos in control

The Belgian goalkeeper enjoyed three productive seasons at the Rojiblancos on loan from Chelsea, but now represents their fiercest local rivals

The two fierce rivals meet in a vital derby clash that could be pivotal in the race for the Liga title

The Madrid derby takes place during a broadcasting 'blackout' in the UK and but you can catch it on bet365, as well as action from Italy and France

Ahead of the Madrid derby, the two-time Spanish champion and LaLiga ambassador recalls how the lure of the famous white strip proved irresistible