Refreshed and raring to underperform on the continental stage again

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It’s back! After a two-month break, this evening sees the return of Uefa’s premier continental club competition, Barcelona Procession Event. The groups are out of the way, so now we’re down to the nitty gritty, beginning with the first knockout stage: the Round of Arsenal. But the eponymous heroes of the last 16 won’t be going three goals down in double-quick time before gallantly launching a futile two-goal comeback until next week. Until then, we’re killing time. Tonight’s match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea will have to do.

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