The first-ever edition of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoffs begins on Tuesday, and Manchester City's clash with Real Madrid serves as the headlining act as the last two winners of the competition face off for a spot in the round of 16.

The Champions League holders will face either Celtic or 2023 winners City in the two-legged play-off in February. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Manchester City and Real Madrid go head-to-head again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the eventual loser facing an unusually early exit from European club soccer's most prestigious tournament.