Chelsea’s defence of the Champions League resumes with a clash against Lille, whilst Cristiano Ronaldo will take on one of his favoured opponents as Manchester United meet Atletico Madrid. Ahead of the week’s Champions League action, we look at the major talking points surrounding the sides in action. Romelu Lukaku’s contribution, or lack of, to Chelsea’s weekend win at Crystal Palace has been unmissable news this week with the forward having set an unwanted Premier League record at Selhurst Park. Lukaku had just seven touches, a Premier League record low for an outfield player who has completed 90 minutes since the data was first collected in the 2003/04 season. Iconic Performances: Ronaldo’s treble kills Atletico’s Champions League dreamsAjax dreaming of upsetting the elite againJust five clubs have ever won the Champions League on more occasions than Ajax, but in the modern era where finances rule all the four-time winners are outsiders for European success.

Source: Sky sports February 22, 2022 17:31 UTC