There are two games taking place in the Champions League tonight, with Chelsea and Real Madrid both in action.
The Champions League has entered the quarter-final stage and both Chelsea and Madrid will be looking to get a result away from home this evening.
Real Madrid travel to Cyprus to take on Apoel Nicosia tonight - the first Cypriot team to reach the last eight of the competition.
Apoel say they want to represent their country with "honour" when they face the La Liga leaders.
"This is the apex of the team's history so far, which also honours Cypriot football," said Apoel spokesman Panicos Hadjiliasis.
"It's the highest honour to represent Cyprus among the best teams in Europe."
Chelsea travel to Portugal to take on Benfica, with the Blues flying out of London shortly after midfielder Frank Lampard claimed the players were "not as good as we used to be".
However, Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has defended the quality of his squad, who fought hard to come from behind and see off Napoli in the last round.
"Everybody seems to have an opinion, and they have that right, but I disagree," he said on Monday.
"I believe in my team, my squad, my players.
"I don't think we're a weak team, not at all.
"We have, still, many games to play in the Premier League to reach fourth, and two games in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
"It looked a little gloomier two weeks ago, so we're pleased to be here.
"If we had a few more points in the Premier League, we wouldn't be talking like this.
"It's a very fine line between success and failure. This team has all the ability to play a very good game tomorrow night and show the qualities these players have."
Crunchsports.com will have team news and full coverage of both games online throughout the day!
Tuesday's Champions League fixtures:All kick-off times 19:45 BST unless otherwise statedApoel Nicosia v Real Madrid
Benfica v Chelsea
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