We are well past the halfway stage of the revamped Uefa Champions League, in which 36 teams battle in a league phase, leaving some of the giants of European football wondering whether they will make it to the knockout rounds.

The Champions League is hotting up after the fifth round of fixtures in the league phase were played.Liverpool moved back to the top of the table with a statement win over Real Madrid, Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo scoring as Arne Slot’s side made it five wins from five.