UEFA Champions League Pick’em First knockout round, first leg

The greatest club tournament in the soccer world résumés this week. After heart-wrenching struggles between teams in their domestic leagues and league cups, the 16 best clubs in Europe have returned to the cup race for the title of Champion of Europe.

No teams show the mercurial form possessed by Barcelona, however the late sprightly burst from their Spanish counterparts Real Madrid may still prove a thorn in the side of the Catalonians. Plus, you can never rule out the brutish style brought on by the four English clubs, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.

FEBRUARY 24

Atlético Madrid vs. Porto
Lyon vs. Barcelona
Arsenal vs. Roma
Internazionale vs. Manchester United

FEBRUARY 25

Real Madrid vs. Liverpool
Chelsea vs. Juventus
Villarreal vs. Panathinaikos
Sporting Clube de Portugal vs. Bayern Munich

ROBERTO CURTIS
Spectrum Editor

Atlético Madrid
Barcelona
Draw
Draw

Real Madrid
Juventus
Villareal
Draw

STEPHANIE POWER
Football Consultant

Atlético Madrid
Barcelona
Arsenal
Manchester United

Draw
Chelsea
Panathinaikos
Bayern Munich

MARCELO LOPEZ
Football Consultant

Atlético Madrid
Barcelona
Draw
Manchester United

Liverpool
Draw
Panathinaikos
Sporting Clube de Portugal