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Why Real Madrid’s Champions League Playoff Draw Is Trickier Than It Looks

A tough road in the knockout stage stands between Los Blancos and their 16th Champions League title.

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Real Madrid XI vs. Rayo Vallecano: Arbeloa Makes Rodrygo Decision—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Los Blancos’ recent struggles have not impacted their fight for the Spanish crown.

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Champions League knockout stage play-off draw confirmed as Real Madrid face Benfica rematch

Newcastle handed a tricky test as PSG face a familiar foe

Evening Standard

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2025–26 Champions League Knockout Playoff Draw: Full List of Matches

The likes of Real Madrid, PSG and Newcastle all face a daunting series of two-legged playoffs to get into the round of 16.

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How to Watch Champions League Knockout Playoff Draw for Free—TV, Live Stream

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are among the big sides waiting to discover their fate.

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Champions League draw LIVE! Real Madrid, Newcastle and PSG learn play-off fate

Seeded and unseeded teams find out why they face across two legs in February

Evening Standard

How to watch Champions League draw for FREE: TV channel and live stream for knockout phase play-off today

Real Madrid will face either Benfica or Bodo/Glimt in two-legged tie next month

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‘The big guy’ lights up another chaotic European night and saves Mourinho

In today’s Football Daily: A keeper scoring upfield … for a team who were leading

The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappe Highlights Worrying Real Madrid ‘Problem’ in Scathing Assessment

Defeat leaves Los Blancos needing to play two extra Champions League games in February.

Sports Illustrated

Priest startled by Benfica goal as TV studio erupts in celebration

A priest was startled mid-interview when the TV studio erupted in cheers after Benfica’s goal against Real Madrid on Wednesday (28 January).

The Independent UK

Champions League review: discontent for Real Madrid in a chaotic conclusion to group play

Álvaro Arbeloa’s team have concerns as they look ahead to the knockout stages, while Jamie Carragher has concerns about the draw

The Guardian - US

Chaos! Madness! Champions League game week 8 winners and losers

The League Phase of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League is done and dusted after all eighteen matches of the final matchday concluded on Wednesday

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Pep Guardiola Reveals Jose Mourinho Plan After Receiving Huge Favour

Manchester City got straight into the Champions League round of 16 at Real Madrid’s expense.

Sports Illustrated

Football as a content machine: 18 Champions League games was fun but overstuffed

The joy of the game is that big moments are rare – the climax of the UCL group phase felt like too much of a good thing

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How Final 2025–26 Champions League League Phase Table Compares to 2024–25

The final day’s action saw plenty of change in the table and some major surprises.

Evening Standard

Pep Guardiola to contact Jose Mourinho after Benfica hand Man City Champions League boost

Man City boss has been helped by an unlikely source in Jose Mourinho

Evening Standard

Watch: Benfica goalkeeper scores in dramatic Real Madrid finale to rescue Champions League play-off spot

Jose Mourinho’s side saved by unlikely source in Anatoliy Trubin as nine-man Los Blancos miss out on top-eight finish again

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Mourinho Comes Back to Haunt Los Blancos

The Spanish giants squandered an automatic bid to the round of 16.

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Champions League 2025–26 Final League Phase Table, Knockout Stage Seedings

Only 24 teams survived an action-packed league phase.

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Kylian Mbappe Breaks Famous Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League Goal Record

The Frenchman is enjoying a dazzling 2025–26 campaign.

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When Is the Champions League Knockout Round Playoff Draw?

The Champions League heats up at the knockout stage.

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How to Watch Benfica vs. Real Madrid on TV, Live Stream

Álvaro Arbeloa and his former manager José Mourinho will face off on the touchline.

Sports Illustrated

Franco Mastantuono Reveals ‘Fundamental’ Real Madrid Improvement Alvaro Arbeloa Has Made

A slow adjustment has already prompted questions about the Argentine’s future in Madrid.

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Real Madrid head coach reveals one thing Jude Bellingham does 'too much'

Real Madrid's new interim head coach pointed out a flaw in the English superstar's game ahead of tonight's Benfica clash

The Guardian - UK

Which football league had the fewest teams finishing with a positive GD?

Plus: two sets of fathers and sons involved in one match, more record wins and losses and ‘sixes and sevens’

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