Real Madrid came from behind to heap more misery on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium
Holders Real Madrid made sure they would be seeded for Friday's Champions League playoff draw by beating Stade Brest 3-0 away in the last round of the first phase.
Vinicius Junior scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid roared back from two goals down to thump Borussia Dortmund 5-2 at the Bernabeu in a pulsating rematch of last season's Champions League final.
Lille coach Bruno Genesio hailed his team's perfect night as the Ligue 1 side beat visitors Real Madrid 1-0 to end the 15-time European Cup winners' 14-game unbeaten streak in the Champions League
Graham Gartland and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review the opening round of SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and First Division action. They also discuss the Ireland women's friendly against China in Marbella, Liverpool vs Real Madrid and Evan Ferguson's evolution.
Paul Corry discusses how Borussia Dortmund can best play the underdog role against Real Madrid. Watch or listen to the full RTÉ Soccer Podcast on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Speaking on RTÉ, former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes Liverpool's Champions League final defeat should prompt thoughts of squad renewal.
Graham Gartland previews the Champions League semi-final first leg clash which will be live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player. Watch or listen to the full RTÉ Soccer Podcast on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Eoin Doyle previews the Champions League quarter-final second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid and Keith Treacy gives his take on Rodri's openness about tiredness. Watch or listen to the full RTÉ Soccer Podcast on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
