Play-off hero Anwar El Ghazi is relishing an emotional return to Villa - just months after he feared his career was over.

Real Madrid are the current favourites to win the competition at a best price of 7/2 but face a potentially daunting run. First they must beat Atletico Madrid, and then likely Arsenal just to make the semis. If the odds are to be believed, there they'll face Liverpool.

The three remaining English sides in the competition will not face certain opponents until May's showpiece event in Munich, Germany

All the latest football news, including Liverpool, Aston Villa and Real Madrid news conferences, plus build-up to Tuesday's Champions League action as Celtic face Bayern Munich.

Aston Villa put in a dominant performance that was otherwise not reflected on the scoresheet after their comfortable 2-0 win over Cardiff in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Aston Villa will soon discover their Champions League round of 16 opponents and their route to the final. Unai Emery’s side qualified for the last 16 by finishing in the top eight thanks to a 4-2 win over Celtic on the final matchday last month.

The Premier League will have three representatives in the last 16 of the Champions League after Manchester City failed to join Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa

Aston Villa have struggled defensively this season — the solution became clear after their draw with Liverpool