Bayern became the first team in Champions League history to score eight in a knockout match with a 8-2 thumping of Barcelona in Lisbon on Friday.

The Friday night Champions League clash between Barcelona and Bayern is bound to be enthralling and we bring you team news and predicted starting XIs.

We take a look at the expected starting lineups and other Champions League team news ahead of tonight’s matches.

Barcelona’s Liceu opera house recently opened for its first concert since mid-March with nearly 3 000 potted plants in the audience.

Juventus and Barcelona were set to feature in an off-season tournament marking Mamelodi Sundowns’ 50th anniversary.

Just around the corner of some iconic sights, there’s a little something extra special for the curious traveller.

Come hungry! Here are our favourite finds for must-taste cuisine around the world.

Travel Round-Up: Exploring a few of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods.

The Champions League last sixteen draw was conducted in Nyon, Switzerland on Monday, the first fixture drawn was the blockbuster tie between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

The UEFA Champions League draw took place on Thursday night.

Matthijs de Ligt was left a little stunned by CR7 urging him to join Juventus just after Portugal had beaten Holland to lift the Uefa Nations League trophy.

Luis Suarez said Barcelona’s players needed to take a long hard look in the mirror after their 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

Reds leave Messi and Co seeing stars with an astonishing Anfield comeback to reach the UCL final.

Barcelona stride into Merseyside intent on inflicting more misery on a Liverpool side that look set to endure a heartbreaking week.

Keep it here for Liverpool vs Barcelona updates throughout the Champions League semi-final second leg encounter at Anfield.

Magic Messi puts on another maestro display as Barca boss the Reds in their first leg clash at the Camp Nou.

If you want to check out the Champions League goals as they go in, keep it here. Not right here, scroll down.

Gerard Pique and Shakira are both global celebs. But away from the limelight, they are an adorable family. Too cute!

Liverpool are on form but they will be well aware that Barcelona are an opponent like no other especially at the Nou Camp. Get live updates here.

A small group of Liverpool fans have risked ruining the Barcelona experience for the whole group.

Lionel Messi scored two goals in the first half against Manchester United, putting Barcelona in charge of their Champions League tie.

Messi double for Barca sinks Man Utd, as Ronaldo’s Juve are dumped out by Ajax.

Follow the Champions League LIVE here as Manchester United travel to Barcelona, hoping for a miracle at Camp Nou.

Catch up with all the latest Champions League team news ahead of the quarterfinal second leg clashes on Tuesday.

Manchester United’s Scott McTominay acquitted himself well in the narrow loss to Barcelona.

Cristiano Ronaldo gives Juventus the edge, while Lionel Messi gets a bloody nose.

Join us for live updates from the Champions League quarterfinal first leg between Manchester United and Barcelona from Old Trafford.

Find out how Manchester United and Barcelona will line up at Old Trafford tonight.

Manchester United will face Barcelona in the last eight of the Champions League while Spurs meet City and Liverpool face Porto, Ajax play Juventus in the other tie.

We’re still waiting for a goal as Barca, Lyon, Bayern and Liverpool square up on Wednesday.

Liverpool are likely to start Trent Alexander-Arnold but Dejan Lovren is not expected to play 90 minutes.

Get all your Champions League team news right here as we look ahead to the last sixteen matches scheduled for 19 February featuring Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Lyon.

There were no goals in the Champions League tonight as Liverpool and Bayern Munich and well as Lyon and Barcelona played to stalemates.

It is finally her, the UCL last-16 draw.

Liverpool pulled off a nervy 1-0 win over Napoli while Tottenham equalized late on at the Nou Camp to see all four English clubs through to the Champions League last sixteen.

A number of teams will be looking to secure progression to the Champions League last sixteen this week including Liverpool and Tottenham.

Barcelona will not be out to do anyone any favours at the Nou Camp when they meet Spurs in a game the English club will be looking to win by the largest possible margin.

Everything you need to know about a quick getaway to Barcelona: what to do, where to to go and the best holiday accommodation options.

Christian Eriksen handed Spurs a Champions League lifeline with his scorching winner against Milan at Wembley.

Barca have jumped back to the top of a survey of global sports salaries.

Barca can qualify, while Liverpool face a PSG showdown.

Liverpool stunned by Red Star Belgrade, as Monaco are thumped by Club Brugge in the early games.

Inter and Barca have their rematch at the San Siro

Barcelona beat Inter Milan, while Liverpool win and Di Maria rescues PSG against Napoli.

Messi misses out with broken arm, as Barcelona and Inter Milan face a UCL showdown at the Camp Nou.

Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to victory over Tottenham at Wembley, after Neymar nets a hat-trick for PSG.

Barcelona and Inter Milan face a UCL showdown at the Camp Nou, with Liverpool and PSG both in action.

Roberto Firmino seals stunning late win for Liverpool over Paris Saint-Germain, after Lionel Messi hits hat-trick in Barcelona win.

Soccer is one sport where fans take a keen interest in how much their clubs invest in their players. Here are the most expensive players in the world.

Barcelona’s win followed a similarly unspectacular victory for Atletico Madrid earlier, as the Europa League holders beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in a capital derby. Catch up with the table and results here.

If it wasn’t for her, we might have never witnessed Luis Suarez’ exceptional talents.

After fluffing his lines from the spot again, we ask why the Argentine legend struggles from 12 yards.

No, YOU’RE crying…

The fan simply could not contain his excitement.

The PSL champs didn’t disgrace themselves.

Catch up with anything you might have missed.

Faceplant on the pitch, and straight into a holding cell. This fan’s had a nightmare…

The big guns had some very kind words for South African football fans.

Missed the action? Here’s the full text of our live blog.

Spoiler: issalot.

What a welcome!

Messi magic at FNB Stadium?

We’re waving at him all the way from South Africa.

Silly money!

Politicians, musicians and even the FIFA president will be in the stands.

A nine-goal thriller has burst Barca’s unbeaten bubble.

Lewis Hamilton is really starting to make this season his.

#FillUpTheFNBStadium part two.

Filling up the FNB Stadium is all fun and games until you realise it affects some of the busiest commuter routes in South Africa. The Mamelodi Sundowns vs Barcelona fixture is going to be responsible for some huge road closures. Whatever ecstasy football fans may experience inside Soccer City, it seems like the rest of […]

Celtic have it all to play for, against the champions-elect.

The game is sandwiched between two league fixtures for Barca. But it seems like they’re taking things very seriously.

Eleven years is a long time for revenge.

It’s official! Barcelona will be playing against Masandawara next week. Here’s how you can get your tickets…

Imagine it doesn’t happen…

What a game it was!

Los Blancos have pride to play for.

Ramos: Well done Barca, but Champions League is actually what it’s all about.

Missed any of Tuesday night’s Champions League action? Catch up here.

Roma completed one of the most thrilling comebacks in Champions League history when they beat Barcelona 3-0 on the night to progress 4-4 on aggregate on away goals. Missed the action? Here’s the full text of our live blog.

Liverpool and Barcelona take three-goal leads to Manchester City and Roma respectively on Tuesday in the Champions League quarter-final second legs.

Barcelona take their 4-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg lead to the Italian capital as they look to polish off Roma for a place in the last four.

Liverpool and Barcelona rocket past Manchester City and Roma in the Champions League quarter-final first legs at Anfield and the Camp Nou on Wednesday.

Premier League pair Liverpool and Manchester City face an all-England showdown in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, as Barcelona host Roma.

Barcelona continue their bid for Champions League glory on Wednesday with the first leg of their quarter-final clash against Italian giants Roma at the Camp Nou.

Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to win over Chelsea at Camp Nou, after Bayern Munich blaze through to the Champions League quarter-finals by bashing Besiktas.

Barcelona hope for another Lionel Messi boost against Chelsea in their Champions League last 16 second leg, while Bayern Munich take a huge lead to Besiktas.

Barcelona and Chelsea contest a fascinating Champions League last 16 second leg at the Camp Nou, after Lionel Messi struck an away goal in London last time.

Spanish media reports that the Brazil superstar is desperate to return to the Catalans.

Lionel Messi strikes a vital away goal for Barcelona at Chelsea, while Bayern Munich take complete control against Besiktas in the Champions League last 16.

Jose Mourinho’s Premier League side see off CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford, while Bayern Munich have too much to do against Neymar and Co.

Bayern Munich need to thrash PSG, while EPL pair Manchester United and Chelsea just need to avoid European slip-ups in the final round of group fixtures.

Brazilian whizkid sets PSG on their way to a massive win, while Manchester United slip up in Switzerland and Juve and Barca play out a goalless draw.

Juventus and Barcelona lock horns for a mouth-watering Turin tussle, while EPL pair Manchester United and Chelsea can seal knockout spots.

Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are through to the knockout stages with two games to spare following a dramatic night of European action, with Manchester United also on the brink.

Big hitters Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester United can all qualify for the knockout stages of the competition as European action takes centre stage again.

They’re calling it their “most international” carpool karaoke episode yet!

Trevor is driving and Shakira is singing in Barcelona! Catch the full episode of Carpool Karaoke: The Series starring Trevor Noah and Shakira, tomorrow.

Footage from people fleeing following the terror attack in Barcelona has emerged.

Spanish police confirmed several injured in “massive crash” in Barcelona’s city centre where a van drove into a crowd of people on Thursday afternoon.

Lionel Messi thought Sergio Ramos was going to hand him the ball… instead epic troll during the Spanish Super Cup. Shame, guys!