Two of the top clubs in Europe get set to battle it out in UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday, as Real Madrid plays host to Manchester City.

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The UEFA Champions League, formerly known as the European Cup, is a time-honored tournament where the best teams across the continent come together to determine the best club in Europe.

In the league phase, teams play eight matches, with the top eight clubs advancing to the Round of 16, while the clubs that finish between ninth and 24th place are forced to go to the knockout phase play-offs.

Manchester City is kind of licking its wounds in terms of Champions League play. The dominant English Premier League power was one of four clubs that did not lose a match during its first

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