Highlights

Clash of Titans as City, Barca lock horns

Manchester City and Barcelona will start their 1st quest for European football glory at the Etihad Stadium on February 19, 03:45 (GMT+8). Manchester City won against Barca in 2009 in a club friendly - their only face- off within the past 10 years. There's not much you can get from that battle since it was just an exhibition. Now, with the Champions League trophy on the line, expect nothing but war between these two clubs.

Bayer to maximize home advantage versus PSG

Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain both fell short in last year's Champions League. They will now try to rewrite their fates this February 19, 03:45 (GMT+8) for their Round of 16 first leg match. Leverkusen will make the most out of this and do everything to keep their home fans happy. This will be the first encounter between these two clubs, which means the unfamiliarity with each other will come into play.

AC Milan fight for Italian pride vs Atletico Madrid

AC Milan are Italy's sole representative in the ongoing Champions League. They are hoping to advance but standing in their way are Spanish powerhouse Atletico Madrid which they will meet for the first time. In their respective national leagues, AC Milan are struggling while Atletico Madrid are going toe-to-toe with top teams, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Who are going to get the decisive first leg win? Match is on February 20 at 03:45(GMT+8).

Arsenal guns aimed at charging Bavarians

Arsenal's biggest tormentor in Champions League is Germany's Bayern Munchen, the club that captured the last edition of the competition. Last year, the two teams met twice. Bayern won the first encounter (1-3) on February 20, but Arsenal came back when they visited Bayern on March 14, winning via a 0-2 scoreline. Can Arsene Wenger's wards draw first blood this time over Pep Guardiola's Bavarians? Kick-off is on February 20 at 03:45(GMT+8).

Aston Villa try to break Newcastle United curse

Aston Villa haven't won against Newcastle United in their last five head-to-heads. The closest they got since recording a home win last April 10, 2011 was the 1-1 draw in 2012. On the 27th game week of the season, the Villas will have another crack at the Magpies. However, the task could be twice as hard as they will face not only the in-form Newcastle but also their legions of fans at St. James' Park. Match is on February 23 at 21:30 (GMT+8).