The Champions League Round of 16 kicks off with first-leg action on Tuesday and Wednesday. That slate includes a massive matchup between Real Madrid and Man City, and with Kylian Mbappe sidelined, our Champions League picks are siding with the visitors at Bernabeu.

Real Madrid and Manchester City resume hostilities in their annual Champions League battle, while Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea renew their acquaintances from last year's World Club Cup Final. So, who's moving on to the quarterfinals?

Wednesday's lineup is no less impressive. The main event will undoubtedly be Real Madrid vs. Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu, a rivalry that has become a tradition in the final stages. In Paris, the reigning champion PSG will face Chelsea, another clash between economic and sporting powerhouses.

While Arsenal and Liverpool are heavy favorites to advance, the rest of England's sides have difficult fights on their hands

UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has sanctioned Real Madrid following an incident involving discriminatory behavior during the club’s recent Champions League match against Benfica. The European governing body issued a €15,