UEFA Champions League, from Tuesday 26 November, BT Sport

While the fates of some clubs have already been more or less determined, hallowed places in the knockout stage of the tournament are still very much up for grabs. But who is ready to seize their chance and take one giant leap towards the knockout stage of the competition?

If you’re looking for a gold-plated blockbuster of a match, look no further than Real Madrid’s clash with Paris Saint-Germain. If you’re looking for another gold-plated blockbuster of a match, then Atlético Madrid’s showdown with Juventus should do the trick. Throw Barcelona versus Borussia Dortmund into the mix and you’re looking at two unmissable nights of action on BT Sport.

As for the English clubs, things are about to get very interesting indeed. Tottenham Hotspur continue their quest for the next round at home to Olympiacos, Manchester City host Shakhtar Donetsk, Chelsea travel to Valencia and Liverpool entertain a Napoli side that beat the defending champions at the start of the competition.

But what are these stellar fixtures without some truly stellar stars? Before the penultimate round of the UEFA Champions League group stage kicks off, here are five players who are likely to have a big say in how it all unfolds. Just click/hover over the players below to find out more…