Former Real Madrid, Monaco and Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes features in the latest episode of the Just Eat Matchday Menu series.

For the 16 teams left standing in the Champions League, their path to the final in Munich is clear. Or, it's at least as clear as it can be in a competition that rarely lacks for upsets and drama in its closing stages.

McManaman sat down with The Athletic and former Liverpool striker John Aldridge for an episode of the Aldo Meets podcast which looked back on his career, including his decision to join Real Madrid.

Real Madrid are hot on the tail of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, but Manchester United and Liverpool are also linked.

According to a recent update provided by Mundo Deportivo, it has come to light that Barcelona are closely monitoring the progress of 16-year-old left-back Saba Kharebashvili, who currently plays for Dinamo Tbilisi.

Yet it is easy to forget that Courtois was the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper who conceded the most important goal in Real’s modern history — Sergio Ramos’ equalising header in the 93rd minute of the 2014 Champions League final. Los Blancos went on to win 4-1 in extra time to lift La Decima, their previously elusive 10th European Cup/Champions League.

Liverpool are also linked with AFC Bournemouth star Milos Kerkez and the report claims he’s their ‘new top defender target’ and a ‘more concrete’ option than Robinson. ‘Liverpool have question marks over the age of Fulham star Antonee Robinson despite his incredible form this season, sources have told Football Insider.

A Liverpool side that enjoys a Paris-esque domestic advantage of its own and has even had the benefit of a full week off – almost unheard of for English sides ahead of European endeavour – should be feeling pretty good about sorting out the Champions League’s perennial underachievers.

Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton is attracting interest from Real Madrid, while the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City have previously considered a move for the midfielder

Liverpool's return to Paris for the first time since the 2022 Champions League final comes too soon for many supporters still scarred by the traumatic events that marred European football's showpiece event.

Liverpool are huge fans of Bradley as a whole, offering him a 650 per cent pay rise as they have offered him a contract extension beyond 2027 — according to a report by the Sun. The report mentions that while the Carabao Cup winner currently earns £10,000-a-week, his weekly wages could rise up to a staggering £75,000 if he puts pen to paper.