Erling Haaland has developed a reputation as arguably the deadliest finisher in world football in his time at Manchester City. Haaland's first season in Manchester ended as an incredible success personally and collectively as City swept all before them as part of a historic trophy treble - including their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.

The UEFA Champions League returns this week for the competition's first-ever knockout phase playoffs, when some of Europe's top teams will be pitted against each other for a spot in the round of 16. Headlining the action will be Manchester City's clash with Real Madrid as the last two Champions League winners duke it out for one spot in the next round,

Real Madrid against Manchester City in the Champions League is the accidental blockbuster of the new knockout playoffs round that starts Tuesday. The past two title winners surprisingly finished mid-table in the new 36-team standings format that ended in January.