#knockout-rounds

#knockout-rounds

Sporting CP became the fifth team to overturn a three-goal first-leg deficit to progress in the Champions League knockout rounds with a 5-3 aggregate win over Bodo/Glimt. The Portuguese club were swept aside 3-0 in the Arctic Circle last week. But a 5-0 win after extra time at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Tuesday saw Sporting reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 1982-83.

The draw for the knockout rounds of the Europa League will be completed this week as teams including Aston Villa and possibly Nottingham Forest learn their potential route to May's final in Istanbul. Tonight's midweek play-off matches will send eight teams though to the last 16 to join the clubs who finished in the top eight of the league phase, with the likes of Porto, Roma and Lyon joined by Premier League high-flyers Villa.

Toluca showed resilience in their tournament opener, overturning a one-goal deficit to edge CF Montreal 2-1 and extend their unbeaten run.

The group stage at the FIFA Club World Cup has concluded, showcasing incredible talent and fantastic goals that will be remembered long after the tournament ends.