The Champions League playoff round has given us some tasty ties, including a meeting of the past two winners, Real Madrid and Man City. Here are our picks to advance to the round of 16.

Manchester City must navigate a two-legged tie with European champions Real Madrid while Celtic have been paired with Bayern Munich in the play-offs; winners of ties will play either Atletico Madrid o

Manchester City snuck their way into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday, avoiding elimination on a dramatic final day of the competition's first-ever league phase. Pep Guardiola's side entered halftime with a 1-0 deficit to Club Brugge but three goals after halftime ensured they would clinch a spot in the top 24 and participate in the knockout round playoffs with a 3-1 win.