Heavyweights collide in Champions League

Europe’s grandest club competition returns this week as the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League begins tonight, bringing with it the familiar mix of tension, glamour and the promise of unforgettable moments.

Four heavyweight ties open the knockout stage, each offering its own storylines as the race to the quarter-finals intensifies.

Few venues capture the drama of European football quite like the Ali Sami Yen in Istanbul, where Galatasaray host Liverpool in what promises...