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Mourinho's Benfica Faces Real Madrid Again!
30 Jan
Summary
- Benfica secured an astonishing 4-2 victory against Real Madrid.
- Newcastle faces a 3,000-mile journey to Azerbaijan against Qarabag.
- Match first legs are scheduled for February 17 and 18, 2026.
Real Madrid will face José Mourinho's Benfica in an instant Champions League playoff rematch. Benfica achieved a remarkable 4-2 victory over the Spanish giants, with their goalkeeper scoring a late equalizer to secure progression. The first leg is set to be played in Lisbon.
Newcastle United faces an extensive 3,000-mile journey to Azerbaijan to compete against Qarabag in their playoff tie. Despite holding Paris Saint-Germain to a draw recently, Newcastle will be wary of Qarabag's home performance against Chelsea.
Paris Saint-Germain encounters familiar domestic opponents in Monaco. The first leg will be hosted by Monaco, who previously defeated PSG in league play. Bodø/Glimt, a notable surprise package, is set to host Inter Milan, aiming to replicate their recent successes against Manchester City and Atlético Madrid.
