US EditionChampions League Shakeup Leaves Real Madrid and Atlético in Playoff Round
Real Madrid must contest a two-legged playoff after finishing ninth in the Champions League group stage, facing either Benfica or Bodø/Glimt with the second leg at the Bernabéu.
- At the European House of Football in Nyon, the draw on Jan. 30 will determine if Real Madrid faces Bodø/Glimt or Benfica, with the second leg at the Bernabéu.
- After a 4-2 loss to José Mourinho's Benfica, Real Madrid slipped out of the top eight, finishing ninth and forcing Álvaro Arbeloa's men into a two-legged playoff tie.
- A late header from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin in the chaotic match over nine-man Madrid sent Benfica through on goal difference, while FK Bodø/Glimt's recent win over Manchester City shows their quality but makes them the simpler opponent.
- Still chasing a record-extending Champions League title, Real Madrid will add two unwanted playoff fixtures, while Inter faces Madrid’s playoff opponent, shaping the bracket.
- Across the knockout landscape, teams finishing ninth to 24th include Real Madrid, Inter, PSG, Newcastle, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, and others, with Atlético facing Galatasaray or Club Brugge at the Metropolitano.
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The League Phase in the Champions League ended with an exciting day with all the matches held at the same time and in which, the surprises were not made to wait. One of the maximum surprises was in Portugal, where Benfica defeated Real Madrid and with the combination of results, the merengues did not directly classify the Final Eighths, but why did this happen? WHY WOULD THE REAL MADRID NOT BE IN FINAL EIGHT? Although those of the Spanish capita…
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