The UEFA Champions League returns on Wednesday with Matchday 8, which could very well be the most hectic, chaotic day in terms of results that the sport has ever seen. All 38 teams will be in action as 19 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

Arne Slot has added a new name to his Champions League knockout phase roster even though Liverpool's activity in the recent January transfer window was minimal.

The league phase has already been beneficial to plenty. Leaders Liverpool are almost assured of finishing at the summit, bringing in at least €9.9m in a ranking bonus, as well as their seven wins being worth an additional €14.7m. Not to be sneezed at when there is also the €18.6m equal share they have been allotted.

Liverpool's Champions League rivals Manchester City have omitted a £29m signing from their squad but included the injured Rodri

Manchester City showed faith in Rodri potentially returning to action this season by registering the injured Ballon d’Or winner on Friday in its Champions League squad for the knockout phase. UEFA set a midnight Thursday deadline to submit updated squad lists for European competitions.

Manchester City’s long-term and immediate plans for Vitor Reis remain unchanged despite the player’s exclusion from the club’s UEFA Champions League squad list.The teenager is yet to have made