It is time for Europe\u2019s best to go head-to-head in the knockout phase of the Champions League.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the round of 16 gets underway and with the continent\u2019s powerhouses still in contention special moments will likely be required from special players to decide who progresses.<\/p>\n
Legends are made in the knockout phase, so who are the game-changers and who could play a big part in the games to come?<\/p>\n
Here are 10 players aged 25 and under to keep an eye on this week.<\/p>\n
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United, 25)<\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/02\/18143234\/GettyImages-2261810592-scaled-e1771443176271.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n\n Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring his fourth goal against Qarabag last month (Giorgi Arjevanidze\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat makes him stand out?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGordon\u2019s attacking versatility means he has been used as Newcastle\u2019s No 9, as well as in his usual position on the left wing, to great effect. With summer signing Yoane Wissa missing much of the season with injury and Nick Woltemade taking up deeper positions, Gordon has proved to be Newcastle\u2019s talisman in the competition.<\/p>\n
How has he performed so far in the competition?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Newcastle winger has registered 10 goals in 10 games so far, helped by being the team\u2019s penalty taker. Last month, he became the first player to score four goals in the first half of a knockout game, scoring in his team\u2019s 6-1 first-leg play-off win over Qarabag.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s been said about him? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\u201cI think there\u2019s more to come from him,\u201d said Newcastle manager Eddie Howe after their Champions League victory over Benfica in October. \u201cThe challenge for him, and all the players, is to produce it on a consistent basis, because if he can, there are very few who can do what he can.\u201d<\/p>\n
Erling Haaland (Manchester City, 25)<\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/03\/09124049\/GettyImages-2262859716-scaled.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n\n Erling Haaland\u2019s power and pace make him one of Europe\u2019s most potent strikers (Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat makes him stand out?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThey call him a robot for good reason. The Manchester City No 9 makes few errors in front of goal and makes scoring look routine. His power and speed, combined with his clever off-ball movement, help the Norwegian get into threatening areas, even if he doesn\u2019t always get many touches beforehand.<\/p>\n
How has he performed so far in the competition?<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile he has been off the beat at times in the Premier League this season, his numbers are still among the best on the continent. His seven goals in eight appearances in the Champions League put him joint-fourth in the competition\u2019s scoring charts.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s been said about him?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u201cHaaland is a special striker. Because he\u2019s so strong, he\u2019s quick, he\u2019s got all the attributes to make a defender\u2019s life very difficult,\u201d said Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in an interview with Sky Sports<\/a> in October 2021.<\/p>\nDominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool, 25)<\/h2>\nWhat makes him stand out? <\/strong><\/h3>\nSzoboszlai\u2019s ability to shoot from distance and his free kicks make him a serious goalscoring threat from midfield. With four goals, he is Liverpool\u2019s leading scorer in the competition. As seen below, two of his three non-penalty goals have been from outside the box from an xG of just 1.6.<\/p>\n
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How has he performed so far in the competition?<\/strong><\/h3>\nAs well as his goals, Szoboszlai has four assists in eight games. This included the winning penalty in a 1-0 over Inter and a Ronaldinho-esque free kick against Marseille as he slid the ball under the opposition wall.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s been said about him? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\u201cHe\u2019s just a natural-born football player,\u201d former team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold told Bleacher Report<\/a> in October 2023. \u201cThey can kind of do everything, and it\u2019s just natural\u2026 He\u2019s a very special talent, he\u2019s an exceptional player and a great lad as well.\u201d<\/p>\nVinicius Junior (Real Madrid, 25)<\/h2>\nWhat makes him stand out? <\/strong><\/h3>\nIt is joyous watching Vinicius Junior in full flow. The Brazilian has completed 62 dribbles in the Champions League, with only Barcelona\u2019s Lamine Yamal more successful, and can be relied upon as Real Madrid\u2019s main goal threat on the left or through the middle.<\/p>\n
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How has he performed so far in the competition?<\/strong><\/h3>\nVincius Jr scored in both legs of the play-off against Benfica to help Real Madrid progress to the round of 16, with his second-leg goal decisive. The first leg had been overshadowed by alleged racist abused suffered by the Madrid goalscorer, who has three goals and four assists across 10 games in this season\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s been said about him?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u201cVinicius? When he plays like he did today, with such freedom and lightness \u2026 what can I say? I didn\u2019t even touch him, and it wasn\u2019t out of respect. He\u2019s so quick, so hard to mark,\u201d said Olympiacos defender Rodinei to TNT Sports after the teams met in November and Vinicius got two assists in a 4-3 Madrid victory.<\/p>\n
Desire Doue (Paris Saint-Germain, 20)<\/h2>\nWhat makes him stand out?<\/strong><\/h3>\nDoue won the Golden Boy 2025 award for his efforts in PSG\u2019s Champions League-winning campaign last season, earning the man-of-the-match award in the 5-0 win over Inter in the final. Though he started the season with injury problems, his directness and willingness to progress the ball helped PSG overcome Monaco 5-4 on aggregate in the play-offs.<\/p>\n
How has he performed so far in the competition?<\/strong><\/h3>\nPSG were 2-0 down to domestic rivals Monaco in the first round of the play-offs before Doue came on as a substitute in the 27th minute. The French winger scored twice, while Achraf Hakimi rebounded in from a Doue saved shot, as PSG completed a 3-2 comeback win. Despite entering the game almost half an hour in, only one player had more progressive carries than Doue, as seen below.<\/p>\n
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What\u2019s been said about him?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u201cI\u2019m happy to go on record: I think he\u2019s a Ballon d\u2019Or winner in the future \u2014 within the next five years,\u201d said TNT Sports pundit and former Chelsea and England forward Joe Cole after the Monaco game. \u201cHe\u2019s such a superb player. I love watching him play. He gets you off your feet. When he came on, he just completely changed the game.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain, 23)<\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2025\/08\/13172259\/GettyImages-2229997510-scaled.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n\n Nuno Mendes scored in PSG\u2019s Super Cup victory on penalties over Tottenham Hotspur in August (Claudio Villa\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat makes him stand out?<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of the main beneficiaries of underlapping runs, the left-back has blistering pace with a recorded top speed of 35 kilometres per hour this Champions League campaign. His underlapping runs help PSG play out of pressure and launch more direct attacks, and he is skilled both on the ball and in recovering defensively.<\/p>\n
How has he performed so far in the competition?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe defender\u2019s willingness to get forward has yielded two goals and two assists in 10 appearances. Only four players have made more ball recoveries than Mendes\u2019 65 and he\u2019s completed over 600 passes, showing confidence in possession.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s been said about him?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u201cWhen you play against a team that is always pressing high, having players like Nuno who can overcome that pressure with dribbling or passing, who can make runs in behind, helps you,\u201d PSG head coach Luis Enrique said after an away win against Barcelona in November.<\/p>\n
Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, 24)<\/h2>\nWhat makes him stand out?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe winger\u2019s attacking output this season at Bayern Munich has been sensational \u2014 10 goals and 16 assists in the Bundesliga alone.<\/p>\n
His tight control, dribbling and vision make him a hard player to defend against. With a wicked left foot, his in-swinging crosses \u2014 from both open play and corners \u2014 have caused problems for the opposition in the Champions League, as seen below.<\/p>\n
![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/03\/09093155\/michael_olise_chances_created_2025-26.png\")
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How has he performed so far in the competition?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThough he did not shine in defeats by Arsenal and PSG, Olise has one goal and four assists overall this season. His best game statistically came in September\u2019s 4-1 win over Pafos, when he registered a goal and two assists.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s been said about him? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\u201cI certainly expect him to get even better. I\u2019ve seen the development of talents like him many times,\u201d said Bayern manager Vincent Kompany after the opening Bundesliga match in August.<\/p>\n
\u201cI see total calmness in Michael. He comes up to us because he wants to get even better.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, \u200b\u200b18)<\/h2>\nWhat makes him stand out?<\/strong><\/h3>\nLike Vinicius Jr, the teenager glides past players. He\u2019s completed the most dribbles in this year\u2019s Champions League and undoubtedly he\u2019s Barcelona\u2019s main man when they need a special match-deciding moment. Last month, in a La Liga match against Villarreal, he scored his first career hat-trick to hint that even better things are to come from the 18-year-old.<\/p>\n
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How has he performed so far in the competition?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThree goals and three assists in six games means he has a goal contribution per game. But in Barcelona\u2019s toughest games, defeats against PSG and Chelsea, he wasn\u2019t able to influence the result.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s been said about him?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u201cAmong the most talented prospects the club has ever had, nobody has had the scrutiny and pressure Lamine is facing,\u201d one executive source told The Athletic<\/em> earlier this month. \u201cWhen Messi had his age, he had just burst onto the scene and had other stars, such as Ronaldinho or Samuel Eto\u2019o, who would take the blame when needed. Now, all eyes are on Lamine. For the good and the bad.\u201d<\/p>\nMoises Caicedo (Chelsea, 24)<\/h2>\nWhat makes him stand out? <\/strong><\/h3>\nThe defensive midfielder\u2019s ability to read play and break up opposition attacks, while also being technically strong in possession, is a valuable asset. The graphic below shows how Caicedo\u2019s 40 recoveries, with 25 coming in the middle of the pitch, has helped Chelsea gain control of games. Only one player has made more tackles than Caicedo\u2019s 33 in the competition.<\/p>\n
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How has he performed so far in the competition?<\/strong><\/h3>\nCaicedo was awarded man of the match in Chelsea\u2019s 1-0 win over Pafos in January, scoring the winning goal. He also scored a goal in their comprehensive 5-1 victory over Ajax in October.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s been said about him?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u201cHe\u2019s the best midfielder in the league,\u201d said Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville in October, after Caicedo\u2019s superb goal in the 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, 24)<\/h2>\n\n![\"Saka](\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/03\/04153634\/GettyImages-2264206206-scaled-e1772656619990.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n\n Bukayo Saka has recently committed his long-term future to Arsenal. (Glyn Kirk\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat makes him stand out?<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile Arsenal boast the best defence in Europe, their most reliable attacking option is Saka. Gabriel Martinelli has been the in-form Arsenal forward in the Champions League, with six goals in seven games, but it is Saka that the club will rely on in the later rounds. The one-club man is a selfless star who leads by example, with commendable work rate. His creativity has seen him used in the No 10 role this season, as well as his usual position on the right wing.<\/p>\n
How has he performed so far in the competition?<\/strong><\/h3>\nHe scored two goals and two assists in the league phase. But those stats are likely to improve should Arsenal progress further, especially as they are on the favourable side of the knockout bracket. More goals and assists could come against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s been said about him?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u201cBukayo was good but he wasn\u2019t the talk of the academy. That\u2019s why I have a lot of respect for Bukayo, he\u2019s my favourite player,\u201d Arsenal great Thierry Henry said on BBC Sport\u2019s Football Focus<\/a> in 2024. \u201cI never thought we would see the levels we are seeing. The evolution of his game is just outstanding.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n\n Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring his fourth goal against Qarabag last month (Giorgi Arjevanidze\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Gordon\u2019s attacking versatility means he has been used as Newcastle\u2019s No 9, as well as in his usual position on the left wing, to great effect. With summer signing Yoane Wissa missing much of the season with injury and Nick Woltemade taking up deeper positions, Gordon has proved to be Newcastle\u2019s talisman in the competition.<\/p>\n The Newcastle winger has registered 10 goals in 10 games so far, helped by being the team\u2019s penalty taker. Last month, he became the first player to score four goals in the first half of a knockout game, scoring in his team\u2019s 6-1 first-leg play-off win over Qarabag.<\/p>\n \u201cI think there\u2019s more to come from him,\u201d said Newcastle manager Eddie Howe after their Champions League victory over Benfica in October. \u201cThe challenge for him, and all the players, is to produce it on a consistent basis, because if he can, there are very few who can do what he can.\u201d<\/p>\n \n Erling Haaland\u2019s power and pace make him one of Europe\u2019s most potent strikers (Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n They call him a robot for good reason. The Manchester City No 9 makes few errors in front of goal and makes scoring look routine. His power and speed, combined with his clever off-ball movement, help the Norwegian get into threatening areas, even if he doesn\u2019t always get many touches beforehand.<\/p>\n While he has been off the beat at times in the Premier League this season, his numbers are still among the best on the continent. His seven goals in eight appearances in the Champions League put him joint-fourth in the competition\u2019s scoring charts.<\/p>\n \u201cHaaland is a special striker. Because he\u2019s so strong, he\u2019s quick, he\u2019s got all the attributes to make a defender\u2019s life very difficult,\u201d said Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in an interview with Sky Sports<\/a> in October 2021.<\/p>\n Szoboszlai\u2019s ability to shoot from distance and his free kicks make him a serious goalscoring threat from midfield. With four goals, he is Liverpool\u2019s leading scorer in the competition. As seen below, two of his three non-penalty goals have been from outside the box from an xG of just 1.6.<\/p>\n As well as his goals, Szoboszlai has four assists in eight games. This included the winning penalty in a 1-0 over Inter and a Ronaldinho-esque free kick against Marseille as he slid the ball under the opposition wall.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s just a natural-born football player,\u201d former team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold told Bleacher Report<\/a> in October 2023. \u201cThey can kind of do everything, and it\u2019s just natural\u2026 He\u2019s a very special talent, he\u2019s an exceptional player and a great lad as well.\u201d<\/p>\n It is joyous watching Vinicius Junior in full flow. The Brazilian has completed 62 dribbles in the Champions League, with only Barcelona\u2019s Lamine Yamal more successful, and can be relied upon as Real Madrid\u2019s main goal threat on the left or through the middle.<\/p>\n Vincius Jr scored in both legs of the play-off against Benfica to help Real Madrid progress to the round of 16, with his second-leg goal decisive. The first leg had been overshadowed by alleged racist abused suffered by the Madrid goalscorer, who has three goals and four assists across 10 games in this season\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n \u201cVinicius? When he plays like he did today, with such freedom and lightness \u2026 what can I say? I didn\u2019t even touch him, and it wasn\u2019t out of respect. He\u2019s so quick, so hard to mark,\u201d said Olympiacos defender Rodinei to TNT Sports after the teams met in November and Vinicius got two assists in a 4-3 Madrid victory.<\/p>\n Doue won the Golden Boy 2025 award for his efforts in PSG\u2019s Champions League-winning campaign last season, earning the man-of-the-match award in the 5-0 win over Inter in the final. Though he started the season with injury problems, his directness and willingness to progress the ball helped PSG overcome Monaco 5-4 on aggregate in the play-offs.<\/p>\n PSG were 2-0 down to domestic rivals Monaco in the first round of the play-offs before Doue came on as a substitute in the 27th minute. The French winger scored twice, while Achraf Hakimi rebounded in from a Doue saved shot, as PSG completed a 3-2 comeback win. Despite entering the game almost half an hour in, only one player had more progressive carries than Doue, as seen below.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m happy to go on record: I think he\u2019s a Ballon d\u2019Or winner in the future \u2014 within the next five years,\u201d said TNT Sports pundit and former Chelsea and England forward Joe Cole after the Monaco game. \u201cHe\u2019s such a superb player. I love watching him play. He gets you off your feet. When he came on, he just completely changed the game.\u201d<\/p>\n \n Nuno Mendes scored in PSG\u2019s Super Cup victory on penalties over Tottenham Hotspur in August (Claudio Villa\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n One of the main beneficiaries of underlapping runs, the left-back has blistering pace with a recorded top speed of 35 kilometres per hour this Champions League campaign. His underlapping runs help PSG play out of pressure and launch more direct attacks, and he is skilled both on the ball and in recovering defensively.<\/p>\n The defender\u2019s willingness to get forward has yielded two goals and two assists in 10 appearances. Only four players have made more ball recoveries than Mendes\u2019 65 and he\u2019s completed over 600 passes, showing confidence in possession.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you play against a team that is always pressing high, having players like Nuno who can overcome that pressure with dribbling or passing, who can make runs in behind, helps you,\u201d PSG head coach Luis Enrique said after an away win against Barcelona in November.<\/p>\n The winger\u2019s attacking output this season at Bayern Munich has been sensational \u2014 10 goals and 16 assists in the Bundesliga alone.<\/p>\n His tight control, dribbling and vision make him a hard player to defend against. With a wicked left foot, his in-swinging crosses \u2014 from both open play and corners \u2014 have caused problems for the opposition in the Champions League, as seen below.<\/p>\n Though he did not shine in defeats by Arsenal and PSG, Olise has one goal and four assists overall this season. His best game statistically came in September\u2019s 4-1 win over Pafos, when he registered a goal and two assists.<\/p>\n \u201cI certainly expect him to get even better. I\u2019ve seen the development of talents like him many times,\u201d said Bayern manager Vincent Kompany after the opening Bundesliga match in August.<\/p>\n \u201cI see total calmness in Michael. He comes up to us because he wants to get even better.\u201d<\/p>\n Like Vinicius Jr, the teenager glides past players. He\u2019s completed the most dribbles in this year\u2019s Champions League and undoubtedly he\u2019s Barcelona\u2019s main man when they need a special match-deciding moment. Last month, in a La Liga match against Villarreal, he scored his first career hat-trick to hint that even better things are to come from the 18-year-old.<\/p>\n Three goals and three assists in six games means he has a goal contribution per game. But in Barcelona\u2019s toughest games, defeats against PSG and Chelsea, he wasn\u2019t able to influence the result.<\/p>\n \u201cAmong the most talented prospects the club has ever had, nobody has had the scrutiny and pressure Lamine is facing,\u201d one executive source told The Athletic<\/em> earlier this month. \u201cWhen Messi had his age, he had just burst onto the scene and had other stars, such as Ronaldinho or Samuel Eto\u2019o, who would take the blame when needed. Now, all eyes are on Lamine. For the good and the bad.\u201d<\/p>\n The defensive midfielder\u2019s ability to read play and break up opposition attacks, while also being technically strong in possession, is a valuable asset. The graphic below shows how Caicedo\u2019s 40 recoveries, with 25 coming in the middle of the pitch, has helped Chelsea gain control of games. Only one player has made more tackles than Caicedo\u2019s 33 in the competition.<\/p>\n Caicedo was awarded man of the match in Chelsea\u2019s 1-0 win over Pafos in January, scoring the winning goal. He also scored a goal in their comprehensive 5-1 victory over Ajax in October.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s the best midfielder in the league,\u201d said Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville in October, after Caicedo\u2019s superb goal in the 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.<\/p>\n \n Bukayo Saka has recently committed his long-term future to Arsenal. (Glyn Kirk\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n While Arsenal boast the best defence in Europe, their most reliable attacking option is Saka. Gabriel Martinelli has been the in-form Arsenal forward in the Champions League, with six goals in seven games, but it is Saka that the club will rely on in the later rounds. The one-club man is a selfless star who leads by example, with commendable work rate. His creativity has seen him used in the No 10 role this season, as well as his usual position on the right wing.<\/p>\n He scored two goals and two assists in the league phase. But those stats are likely to improve should Arsenal progress further, especially as they are on the favourable side of the knockout bracket. More goals and assists could come against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.<\/p>\n \u201cBukayo was good but he wasn\u2019t the talk of the academy. That\u2019s why I have a lot of respect for Bukayo, he\u2019s my favourite player,\u201d Arsenal great Thierry Henry said on BBC Sport\u2019s Football Focus<\/a> in 2024. \u201cI never thought we would see the levels we are seeing. The evolution of his game is just outstanding.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat makes him stand out?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Erling Haaland (Manchester City, 25)<\/h2>\n
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Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool, 25)<\/h2>\n
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Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid, 25)<\/h2>\n
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Desire Doue (Paris Saint-Germain, 20)<\/h2>\n
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Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain, 23)<\/h2>\n
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Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, 24)<\/h2>\n
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Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, \u200b\u200b18)<\/h2>\n
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Moises Caicedo (Chelsea, 24)<\/h2>\n
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Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, 24)<\/h2>\n
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