Hello! The UEFA Champions League returns with the first batch of round of 16 matchups, perhaps most notably with the latest edition of the Madrid derby on Tuesday. I'm Pardeep Cattry with an update to start your week.

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will clash in an all-German showdown in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The first leg takes place on March 5 at the Al

Bayern Munich are on top of the Bundesliga standings currently with 61 points from 24 games, while Bayer Leverkusen are undefeated in their six matches under Xabi Alonso against Bayern across all comp

There has been criticism in Germany over Kimmich's perceived dallying, but renewing is not a decision to be taken lightly by player or club

As reported by Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich have opened new talks with Joshua Kimmich after a previous offer was withdrawn from the club. It’s yet another turn in this contract extension

According to a report from kicker journalist Georg Holzner (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), the rationale behind Bayern Munich’s decision was explained. The weight of rigorous negotiations with other players appears to have taken its toll on the supervisory board,