Champions league draw live - UEFA Champions League Draw

The showpiece fixture was originally due to take place at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg, only for Russia to be stripped following the invasion of Ukraine.

The semifinals were also drawn and City or Atleti will face Chelsea or Real in what promises to be a stunning four-game run to Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

The festivities get underway at 7 a.

And his role in focusing minds in spite of the distractions that are almost impossible to ignore has arguably been the most remarkable of his achievements in recent weeks.