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Here are the latest news and updates from the Champions League:
Recent Results:
- Manchester City defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie.
- Bayern Munich thrashed Chelsea 3-0 in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie.
- Liverpool drew 1-1 with RB Leipzig in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie.
- Juventus defeated Porto 2-1 in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie.
Upcoming Matches:
- The second leg of the Round of 16 ties will take place on March 7-8 and 14-15.
- The quarterfinals will be played on April 11-12 and 18-19.
- The semifinals will be played on May 9-10 and 16-17.
- The final will be played on June 1 at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey.
Injury News:
- Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is expected to miss the second leg of their tie against Paris Saint-Germain due to a knee injury.
- Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski is a doubt for the second leg of their tie against Chelsea due to a hamstring injury.
- Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is expected to miss the second leg of their tie against RB Leipzig due to a knee injury.
Transfer News:
- Paris Saint-Germain have signed midfielder Idrissa Gueye from Everton for a reported fee of €30 million.
- Bayern Munich have signed midfielder Marcel Sabitzer from RB Leipzig for a reported fee of €15 million.
- Juventus have signed midfielder Arthur from Barcelona for a reported fee of €72 million.
Manager News:
- Manchester City's Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract with the club until 2025.
- Bayern Munich's Hansi Flick has signed a new contract with the club until 2023.
- Liverpool's Jürgen Klopp has signed a new contract with the club until 2024.
Other News:
- The Champions League has introduced a new format for the 2024-25 season, with the top four teams from each group qualifying for the knockout stage.
- The Champions League has also introduced a new rule, allowing teams to make five substitutions per match in the knockout stage.
- The UEFA Champions League has announced that the 2023-24 season will feature a new trophy, designed by the Italian designer, Alessandro Mendini.