We're into the thick of it now, with two Premier League teams still alive for the European Cup in the chase to unseat PSG and take a place in the throne room come May 31 in Budapest, Hungary.

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 concludes on Wednesday, March 18 with 2nd Leg matchups, including one at Allianz Arena in Munich where Atalanta looks to do the impossible against Bayern Munich.

Who could be the key players of the Champions League spring stage? Analysis of statistics, rising stars, and the most important matches.

Bayern Munich could be without Harry Kane for their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid. This Tuesday, Bayern Munich will play the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Real Madrid,

Germain’s rampant attack saved its sloppy defense against Chelsea in the Champions League even though PSG won 5-2 at home in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 game, PSG’s late goals glossed over another poor defensive performance.

Holders Arsenal face a rematch of their dramatic semi-final against record eight-time winners OL Lyonnes last season, with the north London side once again at home in the first leg. Meanwhile, Barcelona will aim to reach an unprecedented sixth consecutive final as they tackle a team looking to reach their first decider, Bayern München.

Arsenal will visit Chelsea with a 3-1 goal advantage in the second leg, while Wolfsburg carry a one-goal lead over eight-time Champions League winners OL Lyonnes. Quarterfinal debutants Manchester United are hopeful of making history and overcoming a 3-2 deficit against Bayern Munich.

In contrast, Pirates have four league matches this month at home against Golden Arrows (April 7), Richards Bay away (April 10), AmaZulu at home (April 18) and the Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs on April 26.