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Nigel Rothband , The Man City Show podcast

My dad's all-time favourite Manchester City player was Irishman Peter Doherty, who starred for the Blues in the 1930s and 1940s.

Despite trying, I was never able to convince dad that my favourite, Colin Bell, was better than Doherty. And now my son is trying hard to convince me that Kevin de Bruyne is the greatest.

This is after De Bruyne scored his 100th City goal at the weekend, making him the first midfielder to achieve that feat since Bell 53 years ago.

Who will my grandchildren be proclaiming as the greatest of all time? It could be local lad Phil Foden, whose star continues to rise. He scored a hat-trick in midweek and he is having his best season ever.

Notwithstanding their versatilities and abilities to play various positions, both Foden and De Bruyne play at their best in the number 10 role.

Although it would need a tactical shift, I would love to see Pep Guardiola play them together in the middle at the Bernabeu against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.

Matt Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

If Thomas Tuchel can use the fact that this is Bayern's last chance of silverware to motivate this group of players then all credit to him.

The consistency and rhythm and confidence and belief, that winnning feeling that you get when you are in form, that is key in big games, and pushes you through tough spells. It gives you the edge.

As a Bayern player it is the last competition they can compete for but these games are about form heading into them and the players know that.

Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter at the Emirates stadium

Loud boos from the Arsenal supporters as former Tottenham players Harry Kane and Eric Dier have their names read out over the speaker in the stadium.

Redragtoabull: At this stage of the competition there are no easy ties. Everyone is capable of beating each other. Great for the neutral fans.

Pep Guardiola confirms to TNT Sport that Kevin de Bruyne was included in the original team but he has fallen unwell and had to pull out.

Mateo Kovacic replaced him at the last minute.

From Jude Bellingham to Phil Foden. Bukayo Saka to Harry Kane. Erling Haaland to Vinicius Junior. Declan Rice to Jamal Musiala.

A night for the superstars to shine.

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Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leagues Show

Harry Kane will win the European Golden Shoe this year and all this will add to the perception that, yes, he is a fantastic striker.

He breaks the record of Robert Lewandowski [41 Bundesliga goals in a single season - Kane has 32 with six games remaining] and we start talking about legendary status.

He has adapted so quickly. His four kids and wife are there, he is trying to learn German. He has jumped out of the comfort zone and into the pressure cooker and is still doing well.

If Kane had more titles he would be seen in a different way to everyone - the proof of it is the Ballon d'Or.

That shows you how popular you are and he has never finished higher than 10th. No doubt now, he is at a top club, trying to win things at a top club and is delivering.

Nii: So we have Jorginho and Harvertz who have won the CL facing Thomas Tuchel who was their manager when they won the CL. Might be very interesting and tactical.

Michael Brown
Former Man City midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

It is going to be an interesting night for Phil Foden now in the absence of Kevin de Bruyne. On this stage, a huge game, and if he continues in the form that he is in it could be special.

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Peter: Must admit to being one of the "early sceptics" about Havertz. Happy to be proved wrong, and very happy for the player.

Rob Schofield
BBC Radio 5 Live football reporter at Bernabeu Stadium

A penny for the thoughts of Jude Bellingham, wandering the Bernabeu pitch on his own an hour before kick off.

The main topic of conversation in the pre-match press conference yesterday was how Real Madrid are a different team with the England man in midfield.

He is the club’s top scorer this season with 20 goals but both Pep Guardiola and Rodri spoke at length about how he allows the 14-time Champions League winners to “control the game”.

Knowing how much of the ball City are used to, it’ll be fascinating to see how it impacts the dynamic of the first leg of this quarter final.

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Emirates Stadium

As if Arsenal's first Champions League quarter-final in 14 years is not enough to make this a special occasion, two old north London enemies add extra spice to this big night.

Tottenham's all-time leading scorer Harry Kane is in the Bayern Munich along with another veteran of those derby clashes with Arsenal, Eric Dier.

Arsenal will be favourites as they top the Premier League and Bayern struggle in the Bundesliga - but you write off a team with their Champions League pedigree at your peril.

Chris Waddle
Ex-Newcastle winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

Pep Guardiola knows he needs a strong defence tonight, and it is not the game to give opportunities to younger players.

Some of them are going to be top talents, but coming to a place like this, the way Real Madrid are playing at the moment, he needs his side to be a solid defensive unit.

I think he will be happy to let Madrid have the ball and if they can get a goal on the break then he will be happy with that. They have to stop Madrid scoring, which many teams find very hard.

Oli Price-Bates
The Fresh Arsenal podcast

Kai Havertz has gone from being perceived as the weak link in Arsenal's line-up by many to being the player who could make the difference for them at the critical point of the season.

The German has become Mikel Arteta's central figure in his dynamic attack.

Havertz will be an essential component if the Gunners are to get past Bayern Munich and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

His physicality, technical link-up play and experience in the competition make him a good spearhead for this team - and do not forget, he is still only 24.

The best is yet to come and, despite early scepticism, this looks like another masterstroke in the market from Edu and Arteta.

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Tom: I know it’s how the draw went but it’s frustrating both UK teams play at the same time - don’t know which to watch.

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One player Real Madrid did not have at their disposal in last year's semi-final matches was England superstar Jude Bellingham.

The 20-year-old has shone this season after joining from Borussia Dortmund last summer, scoring (4) or assisting (4) in all six of his Champions League games for Real Madrid.

Manchester City will want to keep him quiet this evening.