English clubs face daunting Champions League challenges, trailing by three goals against top European teams after disappointing first legs.

Kings of the league phase, England's six Champions League sides were made to look like paupers in the first legs of the last 16 as they failed to muster a win between them. Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham have seemingly insurmountable mountains to climb, even with home advantage this week,…

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