European football returned last night with the first two Champions League round of 16 ties.
Holders Liverpool returned to Madrid where they lifted the trophy in June but had less joy as they lost 1-0 to Atletico thanks to a fourth minute goal from Saul Niguez.
Virgil van Dijk’s side enjoyed a massive advantage in terms of possession but were barely able to force a save out of home keeper Jan Oblak.
In Germany there was a classic clash between a football club with history and passion against Paris Saint Germain.
With Manchester City facing a two year ban from the Champions League it will require some incredible accountancy gymnastics for the French side to fall on the right side of FFP.
A double from Dortmund’s prolific Erling Braut Haaland took his tally to 39 goals from 29 appearances this season with Neymar scoring to give the French side hope for the return leg.