The quarter finals of the Champions League is officially set, with eight teams vying for Europe's most glorious prize. While a favorite isn’t clear yet, the underdogs definitely are. Let's rank the remaining contenders.
The knockout round of the Champions League began Tuesday — a reminder of the absolute glory of the European competition, and a few matchups stood out against the rest.
Last weekend, all eyes turned to a rescheduled fixture at Goodison Park as Everton and Liverpool played in the final ever Merseyside Derby at the 132-year-old grounds. Liverpool entered at the top of the table, looking to expand its lead during its chase for a second-ever Premier League title.
To start the weekend, third-place Nottingham Forest hosted mid-table Brighton & Hove Albion. Both teams entered the match off losses — Forest was coming off a 5-0 thrashing from AFC Bournemouth, while Brighton lost 1-0 on a penalty to Everton.
The winter transfer window has come and gone. While some clubs across the Barclays Premier League went into “carpe diem” mode once the calendar turned, others went into total shutdown. There were...
