Football Today, March 9, 2022: Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain go head-to-head in a blockbuster Champions League clash

After Liverpool and Bayern Munich secured their places in the Champions League quarter-finals last night, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City are in pole position to do the same tonight.

As well as previewing their links with Real Madrid and Sporting respectively, we shine the spotlight on two Chelsea academy products with different campaigns.

Tonight’s draw sees PSG travel to Madrid with a slim 1-0 lead.

Mauricio Pochettino’s star-studded attack will always be in the headlines, but Marco Verratti could end up being the key man in the Spanish capital.

Meanwhile at the Etihad, Manchester City’s progress to the quarter-finals looks inescapable after a 5-0 first leg win in Lisbon.

But Ruben Dias’ injury has left Pep Guardiola with a problem in the coming weeks and how City deal with that will likely determine how far they go in Europe – and whether they can retain the Premier League title.

We caught up with Marlon Harewood at the London Football Award to talk about West Ham.

The former Hammers striker, 42, has given us his thoughts on his former club’s Europa League campaign, his first four prospects and what the future may hold for Declan Rice.

Tammy Abraham’s decision to swap Chelsea for Roma last summer has proven to be right.

The striker, 24, has scored 20 goals in 36 games for Jose Mourinho’s side and is set for selection in Gareth Southgate’s England squad later this month.

Former Chelsea team-mate Billy Gilmour also left Stamford Bridge to join Norwich on loan – but that move was less successful.

Although the Scotsman came under heavy criticism from Canaries fans earlier this season, he has been a regular in recent weeks.

He can’t play parent club Chelsea tomorrow night – but what does the future hold for Gilmour?

We’ll continue to bring you all the latest football news during a busy week of European and domestic action.

Our daily transfer column focuses on Antonio Rudiger, who Newcastle are ready to join in the race to sign.