LONDON - The Champions League talking points ahead of the first-leg matches in the quarterfinals:TUESDAY:MANCHESTER CITY VS. BORUSSIA DORTMUNDWhile City could hardly be in better shape, Dortmund has been plunged back into uncertainty and self-doubt. The Champions League will be the toughest title to claim and there will be much focus on the approach Pep Guardiola takes for the game, with the Spanish coach often accused of overthinking his tactics on the big occasions. REAL MADRID VS. LIVERPOOLIt is a meeting between two of the aristocrats of European soccer — they have won the competition 19 times between them — and they come into the quarterfinals in good form. The Frenchman has scored nine goals in his last seven games, including against Atalanta in the Champions League’s last 16. WEDNESDAY:BAYERN MUNICH VS. PARIS SAINT-GERMAINWith a ninth consecutive Bundesliga title almost certain, Bayern Munich can turn its full attention to defending its Champions League crown.

Source: thestar April 04, 2021 14:37 UTC