**Champions League: More Surprises Loom as Top Clubs Battle for Quarter-Final Spots** The stage is set for this season's UEFA Champions League quarter-final stage as the last-16 fixtures get underway this week. In a few weeks ago, some major upsets were witnessed in the playoffs stage, and football fans are eagerly anticipating more surprises as top European clubs clash. From Tuesday to next week, 16 top clubs from across Europe, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Manchester City, will compete for a spot in the quarter-final stage. Only eight teams will make it to the next round, which takes place in April. Some of the most anticipated fixtures for the first leg include Galatasaray vs Liverpool, where the Turkish Super Lig champions will face the Premier League giants. Galatasaray qualified for the last-16 stage after beating Juventus in the playoffs, while Liverpool secured their spot via automatic qualification. Another exciting matchup is Atalanta vs Bayern Munich, where the Serie A side will face the Bundesliga giants. Atalanta needed the playoffs to qualify for the last-16 stage, and it remains to be seen if they can beat another top team. In the African context, fans in Nigeria will be keeping a close eye on the matches involving Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United vs Barcelona. The quarter-final stage promises to be a thrilling ride, and football fans in Nigeria can look forward to some exciting matches as their favorite teams battle for a spot in the next round. Some of the other top fixtures include PSG vs Chelsea, where the French giants will host the English Premier League side. Chelsea qualified for the Round of 16 stage via an automatic ticket, while PSG progressed to the next stage after beating their opponents in the playoffs. The return leg fixtures will take place next week, and fans can expect more drama and surprises as the teams fight for a spot in the quarter-final stage. Will Nigeria's favorite teams make it to the next round? Only time will tell.