Nothing provides a starker reminder that we are approaching the business end of the season more than the beginning of the Champions League knockout rounds.
Following a typically entertaining group stage, the last 16 features a number of intriguing ties headlined by Liverpool's battle with Bayern Munich and resurgent Manchester United taking on a dominant Paris Saint-Germain side weakened by injury.
Holders and 13-time winners Real Madrid meet Ajax, while Schalke's reward for making it through is a clash with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
Tottenham renew hostilities with increasingly familiar foes Borussia Dortmund, Lyon attempt to topple Barcelona and Atletico Madrid go head-to-head with reigning Serie A champions Juventus.
Last year's semi-finalists AS Roma are also in action against FC Porto.
After those ties are decided over two legs, it will be time for the draw for the quarter and semi-finals.
Standard Sport runs you through all you need to know in advance of the Champions League quarter-final draw…
When is it?
The draw for the quarter-final will take place on Friday, March 15 at 11am GMT.
The semi-final draw will then follow immediately after.
Where is it?
The draw will take place at Uefa’s Swiss headquarters in Nyon.
How to follow
There will be a live stream of the draw on uefa.com, though Standard Sport will provide LIVE coverage of the proceedings.
Who is in the draw?
Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain
AS Roma or FC Porto
Ajax or Real Madrid
Tottenham or Borussia Dortmund
Liverpool or Bayern Munich
Lyon or Barcelona
Atletico Madrid or Juventus
Schalke or Manchester City
