The knockout begins

From Thomas Müller taking a tumble, to Kylian Mbappé giving us his best rap album cover pose, we’ve chosen our favourite photographs from the opening round of 16 fixtures, give our gallery a flick through here

Kylian Mbappé and his Paris teammates walk out to the Parc des Princes turf ahead of their R16 clash with Real Madrid.

The San Siro a few hours ahead of kick off between Inter Milan and Liverpool.

An optimistic Villarreal fan tries to secure Arnaut Danjuma's attention but more importantly his match shirt.

Hector Herrera of Atlético Madrid juggles the ball towards the corner flag in their game with Mancheter United.

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Benfica's unique mascot flies through the stands ahead of kick off between Benfica and Ajax.

Trent Alexander-Arnold lines up to take a corner against Inter Milan.

A Sporting fan heads into the José Alvalade Stadium for his side's clash with Manchester City.

The Wanda Metropolitano in full view ahead of kick off between Atlético Madrid and Manchester United.

Two Manchester City fans sport their favourite matchday attire ahead of kick off against Sporting.

Paris players pile on Kylian Mbappé after his last minute heroics against Real Madrid.

Thomas Müller takes a tumble against the RB Salzburg's defence.